thoughts on the news of the day: boxing

hmmm…..

            Some readers of this blog are asking how I come up with the news items each day.  It’s actually very simple. When I wake up each morning, I open my internet browser and write 200-250 words on whatever pops up that day.  It amazes me that an inner voice (some might call it God) will speak to me from such mundane topics as hair loss.  But it happens on a regular basis!  It’s kind fun, really to see what lands each day.   

            It’s so important to listen to our inner voice. It’s that still small voice that guides us, inspires us, motivates us and loves us. Today, the inspiration was the amazing win of welterweight Manny Pacquiao over a much bigger opponent.  So …. today I get to write about boxing? A subject I know nothing about and, in fact, pretty much disdain?  Maybe not.  Maybe the piece is about the importance of non-violence.  Maybe it’s about overcoming when you are the underdog.  Maybe it’s about perseverance when you are ready to give up. Maybe it’s about giving back when you have been given a great gift.

            Probably Pacquiao was inspired and motivated by an inner voice to accomplish the win.  He earned a guaranteed $15 million from it, a pretty good motivation in itself. But he has a higher purpose, he said, “I have another job after this.  I’m going back to the Philippines to do my other job and be a public servant.”

            Now that’s something to write about!

            hmmm…..