A healing during lockdown

It seemed like a normal night of shooting hoops in the driveway. I had been watching this one guy on the internet and wanted to try one of his trick shots. It involved passing the ball through the legs while doing a 180, and finishing the shot backward. I tried and tried but wasn’t able to get the shot down. I went up again to try the layup, but when I came down, my left foot landed awkwardly on the edge of the driveway. I fell to the ground in pain. 

Somehow, I managed to haul myself up and hop into the house. The second I got inside, I collapsed on the floor while calling for my parents. With their help, I was able to reach the couch and lie down. 

I couldn’t seem to stop feeling frustrated and disappointed.

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How I dealt with homesickness
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Facing down fear
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Being open to change
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Getting along—with God’s help
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Getting a stepmother
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Healing after a skiing accident
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Praying in a new way—and finding healing
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When I lost my phone in the snow
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Healing on—and off—the court
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I felt the fear wash away
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Can I really expect a healing?
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How do you think about your rivals?
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How to make a difficult decision
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Peak performance
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Who’s at the center of your race?
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When my boss asked me to lie

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