Re: Move over Phil Jackson!
 

Why would I want to help Shaq with anything, except his attitude?!?!

It's not Zen, it is actually quite biblical. Paul recommends self-control in a number of places as a goal of the Christian life, and in Galatians it is listed as one of the fruits of the Spirit. Zen is too impersonal for me. I prefer the Christian way of seeing myself as the daughter (by adoption) of the Almighty -- in other words, a very individual and valuable person.

Self-control is also how one can maintain a sense of humor, and perspective, in the face of ridiculously over-wrought fans. Like I said above, I'm not always very good at it... although I can see how reffing has helped me mature a lot in this area!

[Edited by rainmaker on Feb 12th, 2002 at 09:19 AM]

Re: Re: Move over Phil Jackson!
 

This is interesting because my son recently wrote an
essay for HS where he tells of his reffing experience.
Obviously this includes bad fan/coach behavior and he
goes on to state the experience has taught him a lot about
how to deal with people calmly in pressure situations.

Re: Re: Move over Phil Jackson!
 

Juulie, I'm not casting stones, but the above doesn't sound like anything I've ever read in the Bible. While self-control is definitely a biblical virtue, the language that you used above is distinctly Zen-like, or "new age" if you prefer. It encourages one to focus inward (your own rhythm, hold your attention in your hands), whereas scriptural self-control is motivated by a proper recognition of the outward authority and one's duty to him. Paul never talks about focusing on one's own rhythms. :) And although James writes fervently about controling one's own thoughts and speech, I'm pretty sure you won't find any references to aural wallpaper. ;)


I'm quite sure that this isn't the proper forum for exegesis of Pauline lit, tho, so I'm sorry for the tangent. I'm not trying to be critical, Juulie, just explaining why I went with the "Zen" reference in my original post. I hope I haven't offended.

Chuck

lesson learned
 

I learned a valuable lesson this year when I had had it with some fans and decided to tell them. I will forever bite my tounge as it made the situation much worse.

Re: Re: Re: Move over Phil Jackson!
 

If I remember correctly, I gave the last literary lecture, so I'm glad to be on the receiving end now. No offense at all. I see your point. I was paraphrasing what I've gotten out of reffing into "modern English" as I hear it spoken in my rather liberal social circle.

I find that the game actually begins on my way to the gym. I visualize the different situations that could arise and most important focus on the game I have that day. If I'm running late and distracted, It takes me too long to get in the groove and find myself always playing catch up, which is not good for the teams.