Adversity is a Gift
The Philadelphia Eagles were playing in the remnants of a hurricane.
They were down 14 points, but their opponent marched down the field to make it a 21-point lead.
The 3–0 Philadelphia Eagles were facing their first trial.
I’ll save the theatrics.
They came back and won by scoring 29 unanswered points.
It was a good game, it was a test.
This was the first time the Eagles had faced some type of adversity this season.
It wasn’t terribly cold but chilly enough when you add in rain.
The rain was coming down sideways.
In addition to the weather,
The starting cornerback gets injured.
Your left tackle strains his shoulder on a Jalen Hurts pick six.
The starting slot corner didn’t play a single snap due to an ankle injury.
But they chose not to be down on themselves despite the challenges.
What a gift this was for a team that could have been smelling themselves based on the success of the previous three weeks.
How easy would it have been in the cold rain to give up down 21 points?
The record would only be 3–1.
They didn’t.
They relished the adversity because adversity is a gift.
I’ve heard the saying from different books, people, and brands.
It’s true.
It’s a gift you need to embrace to come out better on the other side.
A gift most try to avoid.
It’s like opening a box of socks on Christmas day as an 8-year-old.
When we are 8, those socks don’t seem too exciting.
But as a 30-year-old man, you do get a little excited once you realize that these socks are Cashmere. ;)
Enjoy your gift.
Enjoy your walk
G. Banks
