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Inspired by Wimbledon
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
In my time as a tennis instructor, I’ve noticed that the Wimbledon tournament often inspires amateur players. After watching it on TV or live streaming, many people will go out and practice and play with fresh energy, and even encourage their kids to play as well. Players may try out shots that are winning at Wimbledon, or energize their feet with skipping or sidestepping movements or gavotte-like musical dance rhythms that Wimbledon matches display.
The one Spirit, God, includes everyone–and as an instructor, I love knowing that Spirit's rhythm is giving my students a lift as they play, just as it gives us all a deeper sense of spirituality. We all certainly feel the fresh energy of Spirit, even though we may not always know where it comes from! We feel God’s presence and rhythm in those shots that make the familiar “pop” sound and land in.
A player I know delights his partner by encouraging him after he makes a winning shot. He says, “We’re feeling it!” To me, that’s another reference to Spirit’s rhythm, a huge factor in sports and in life.
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