In the spirit of the game,
I learned few things today and maybe it is not the same,
Smiling and learning to cope up with pain.
It taught me how to fail, get up and try harder,
And it’s not about winning but it’s about your effort.
In the spirit of the game,
I learned luck is a combination of opportunity and preparation,
Do not stop and just keep playing in any situation.
I grew in a month from a novice to a player,
Credit goes to many who were always there.
In the spirit of the game,
I learned a lot about a team spirit and team effort,
It’s not only one person but a collective effort.
I am sure, when I look back and think,
I will not remember the milestones but many small things.
In the spirit of the game,
I have learned outcomes matter but not that much,
It’s more important to be there and have fun.
Sports is what we make of ourselves and is a reflection of us,
It teaches, unites, and makes us strong for better or worse.
I played throwball almost after 20 years and it was a lovely experience. Credit goes to one of my friend who encouraged me to join the group last month. She’s been a part of the team since last 4 years and always used to ask me to join but I somehow felt that it wouldn’t be easy now after so many years. I was a part of school throw ball team but it’s been a long time now.
I was a part of a lovely team called ‘Phoenix’ and we were also called pink team due to our t-shirt colour. And I want to thank all of them for being awesome teammates and for the team spirit.
As a mom of two girls, I hope I can be a better source of inspiration for them. I strongly believe that a mom is an in-house role model who inspires her kids every day. While playing, I saw so many different moms at the court every day who were not only running around their kids but they were working hard to make their teams win too.
It’s all about coming out of your comfort zone and trying something new. I just did it and will be happy if I inspired some more moms to do it too.
So, this one is for all those hardworking moms who are smartly juggling many things at the same time. As sporty moms, let’s help each other in changing our lifestyle, motivate each other to stay healthy, look good and feel good.
Let’s love more and judge less! Let’s create memories with our kids! Let’s not be perfect, let’s just be moms!
December 19, 2016 at 5:07 pm
How wonderful is this! As we grow older and get caught up with life we lose touch with many childhood loves, and sports is one of the easiest casualties. Kudos to you to get back to it. Glad you enjoyed it!
December 19, 2016 at 7:24 pm
Thanks a lot Tulika. We really enjoyed and it wa slike getting back to school days. 🙂
December 19, 2016 at 7:50 pm
beautiful poem on sportsmanship , Yes agreed Deepa sports teach us a lot , to be strong , positive attitude & never give up 🙂 thanks for sharing
December 19, 2016 at 8:02 pm
Thanks Bushra..glad you liked it. 🙂
December 19, 2016 at 7:57 pm
Deepa you are a very energetic and inspiring woman .You are very right that we want our children to have am in house example .You make a great example for all of us.Congratulations on the throwball champions trophy (advance wishes ).I am sure your tram will win.
December 19, 2016 at 8:03 pm
Hey thanks Amrita for your kind words. Finals are over. We are runner ups but thanks for your wishes 🙂
December 19, 2016 at 8:37 pm
So proud of you, Deepa! Glad you are playing throw ball again 🙂
I LOVED this poem and the line with which you ended the post; ‘Let’s love more and judge less! Let’s create memories with our kids! Let’s not be perfect, let’s just be moms!’
Great going!
December 19, 2016 at 11:16 pm
Hey thanks a lot Mayuri for all the kind words and encouragement always 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 7:52 am
Awe and Wow inspiring
December 20, 2016 at 9:03 am
Thanks a lot 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 3:37 pm
WOW, I am smiling just reading about something sporty. How badly I wish I could indulge myself in some regular sports. Nevertheless, I started my early morning walk/jog sessions but playing sports is “out of the world” feeling. Lovely poem and a great message. I am sure lot of Mothers will be inspired.
December 20, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Thanks a lot Upasana..I also used to think same way but its not as difficult as it seems. Bunch of moms playing together and getting into spirit of game is all we need. 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 3:43 pm
Amazing!!! It’s a true example of YOUTHFUL SPIRIT. Kudos to Sporty Moms.
December 20, 2016 at 3:57 pm
Thanks a lot Sonalini 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Super Article!
December 20, 2016 at 6:35 pm
Thanks Aakansha 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Such an inspiring post, Deepa. Growing up doesn’t imply that we run out of reasons to be not happy or active. Sports keep you fit mentally and physically, which is much needed when we grow older. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful post 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 6:37 pm
Exactly..we have to stay young at heart and active. Thanks a lot Maliny..I am glad you liked it 🙂
December 20, 2016 at 9:44 pm
Amazing and inspiring piece!!!
December 20, 2016 at 11:07 pm
Thanks Anil 🙂
December 21, 2016 at 4:12 am
Our children learn from our behavior, not from our words. If we want our children to be active, we must be active around them. Participation in sports teaches so much. Your beginning poem was so true.
December 21, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Agree Alana..Kids learn by examples. Thanks a lot for reading 🙂
December 21, 2016 at 4:23 am
Amazing Deepa. I am not a Sports person at all but i dance and sing. Arts and sports are good inspiration for our next generation. I loved the last line of the post. Let’s be moms, we need not be perfect.
December 21, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Thanks a lot Ramya..Glad you liked it 🙂
December 21, 2016 at 11:20 am
Deepa, such a wonderful post! I love sports and try and play as often as I can, be it with my friends, my son and occasionally drag hubby along too. I think sports and happiness are inherently linked. I am at my happiest when I’m playing and try all sorts of activities to stay fit. How I wish other mums in my apartment block did that too, but they usually don’t. What started initially as a way of getting my son to go down and play has stayed with me as a habit.
December 21, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Good to know that you play sports Esha. I am sure you are inspiring your son too. And I think its important to be active to stay healthy. Thanks a lot for stopping by. 🙂
December 21, 2016 at 2:36 pm
oh you are such an inspiration to your children! And women everywhere xx #mg
December 21, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Thanks a lot #mg for stopping by 🙂
December 21, 2016 at 7:28 pm
Kudos to you, dear Deepa! You are truly inspiring. 🙂
December 22, 2016 at 8:56 am
Thanks a lot Shalini 🙂
December 21, 2016 at 10:15 pm
congrats and yes Moms are the best inspiration possible . Congrats once again hope now you will continue with the game
December 22, 2016 at 8:57 am
Hope to continue..Thanks a lot Anindya 🙂
December 22, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Congrats, Deepa! You are indeed a super mom 🙂 Inspiring your kids and many others thru your posts. Great to see you’re writing such lovely poems these days. Mastering one more genre 😉 Keep writing and inspiring people! 🙂
December 22, 2016 at 7:21 pm
Not sure if I am mastering it but at least trying it.Thanks a lot Saumy for your kind words. 🙂
December 22, 2016 at 8:16 pm
This is amazing, well written post.
Yes, sports is one of the best activity to keep us motivated and healthy.
December 23, 2016 at 8:06 am
Thanks a lot 🙂
December 26, 2016 at 3:28 pm
I have been into games from the time I remember Deepa! My dad was a state level athlete and we grew up surrounded by military training’s going on around us, being sporty for me is so natural. Loved your pics.
December 26, 2016 at 4:57 pm
Oh that’s great Menaka. Keep playing as you are an inspiring mom for your kids. Thanks for stopping by 🙂