Jan and I have watched more table tennis, archery and badminton over the past few days than we've ever watched.
Of course we have followed the Olympics in past years and spent hours in front of the TV like perhaps a billion people around the world. And yes, we could get ESPN network in Canada and the USA. But we have never watched the Olympics before from SE Asia and via ESPN international.
The Olympic coverage we have seen has included a little gymnastics and swimming. But apart from China and Australia, not many athletes from this part of the world are among top competitors in those sports. So what is the focus here?
Archery, where several Asian countries have excelled. Badminton where most of the best singles and doubles are from Asia. Table tennis which again is primarily dominated by Asians.
So what? Well it has reminded me again that perspective and interests affect how we see life and live life. I have an increased interest in the previously mentioned sports because Asia is home right now. My interest and perspective have changed because of where I am investing my life. Most Americans and Canadians would be amazed to discover that a huge portion of sports watchers in the world are more interested in badminton, archery and table tennis than are interested in gymnastics or swimming.
Spiritual parallels and lessons from this abound. There is kind of a parallel with what Jesus said: "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." What I really value captures my interest, my attention, my heart.
In the Olympics our interest naturally follows our often nationality and/or our adopted country. In spiritual things my interest follows who or what I really love and where I am investing my time and my money. I hope you are competing for the rewards that last forever!!
Of course we have followed the Olympics in past years and spent hours in front of the TV like perhaps a billion people around the world. And yes, we could get ESPN network in Canada and the USA. But we have never watched the Olympics before from SE Asia and via ESPN international.
The Olympic coverage we have seen has included a little gymnastics and swimming. But apart from China and Australia, not many athletes from this part of the world are among top competitors in those sports. So what is the focus here?
Archery, where several Asian countries have excelled. Badminton where most of the best singles and doubles are from Asia. Table tennis which again is primarily dominated by Asians.
So what? Well it has reminded me again that perspective and interests affect how we see life and live life. I have an increased interest in the previously mentioned sports because Asia is home right now. My interest and perspective have changed because of where I am investing my life. Most Americans and Canadians would be amazed to discover that a huge portion of sports watchers in the world are more interested in badminton, archery and table tennis than are interested in gymnastics or swimming.
Spiritual parallels and lessons from this abound. There is kind of a parallel with what Jesus said: "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." What I really value captures my interest, my attention, my heart.
In the Olympics our interest naturally follows our often nationality and/or our adopted country. In spiritual things my interest follows who or what I really love and where I am investing my time and my money. I hope you are competing for the rewards that last forever!!
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