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Newsbits / Events
UPCOMING
EVENTS Spring Fair April 4th - 13th Wiregrass Mall Website info is http://www.theshopsatwiregrass.com/event/spring-fair/. 214-543-3442.
Gala of the Royal Horses April 13th Tampa Bay Times Forum
Bunny Visits and Photos April 2nd – 19th Wiregrass Mall
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Hop in and visit the Easter Bunny at The Shops at Wiregass! Take your photo with the Easter Bunny and create family memories that will last a life time! The Easter Bunny loves your pets too, be sure to bring your pet on Monday’s during Pet Photo Hours! Visits and photos with the Easter Bunny available in Center Court. Monday - Friday: 11am - 7pm Saturday: 10am - 8pm Sunday: Noon - 5pm Pet Photos: Mondays, April 7th and 14th, 4 - 7pm Bunny Breaks: Mon-Fri 3-4pm; Sat 1-2pm 5-6pm; Sun 2-3pm. *Please Be In Line 30 Minutes Prior To Set Closing Time. Why wait in line when you can pay online! CLICK HERE for information regarding Easter Photo Packages and the Bunny FastPass. Please note, the Bunny FastPass is available for sale now, until Noon on April 17th and redeemable at The Shops at Wiregrass until Noon on April 18th.
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8th Annual Fishing Tournament Helps Local Wounded Heroes April 10th and 11th Fishing brings an equal share of relaxation and excitement, two highly desirable emotions for veteran coping with the wounds of war. TAMCO Foundation’s 8th Annual Grand Slam Fishing Tournament brings both for local wounded warriors. This annual event takes place Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11, 2014. Thursday will be the Captains Party and Crawfish Boil from 6-9:00 pm at Westshore Yacht Club. The tournament, happening all day on Friday will bring out community leaders and local wounded service members for an extraordinary event on the water. To learn more about TAMCO Foundation or get involved in the tournament, please contact Shelby Gregory, Executive Director 813.728.4894 Shelby.gregory@tamcofoundation.org www.tamcofoundation.org
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An Island of Lemurs: MADAGASCAR™ Friday, April 4th @ MOSI
Wesley Chapel Community Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19th at 8:30am - 12:30pm The Grove at Wesley Chapel This year the Egg Hunt is hosted by The Grove at Wesley Chapel and Victorious Life Church, all activities and hunts will be directly in front of Cobb Theaters. Please come out and join us for this amazing event!
MOSI’s IMAX DOME Theatre is the only place in the Tampa Bay area that Island of Lemurs: Madagascar is playing. This spectacular documentary takes viewers on a journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar, which highlights the incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers, lemurs, is narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman. You can learn more about Island of Lemurs: Madagascar by visiting its official site at http://islandoflemurs.imax.com/ For information on tickets and show times, please call 813-987-6000 or visit the website at mosi.org. WC magazine •
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Relay for Life Friday, May 2nd starting at 6pm Wiregrass Ranch High School Track Please join us at the Wesley Chapel/ Wiregrass Relay for Life Event on Friday May 2nd starting at 6pm. It will be held at the Wiregrass Ranch High School Track. The Relay is a yearly fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to help in the fight against Cancer and to provide services to people effected with the disease. 100% of the money raised is donated to the Relay for Life. Are you a Cancer Survivor or know of someone who is? If so we will be Honoring the survivors during our event with a Survivor Lap, Free Dinner, T-shirt and gift bag. Individuals are also welcome to Join us in the fight by forming a Team and walking the track with us. Please visit www.relayforlife.org/wesleychapelfl or call 813-949-0291 to register or for more information.
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Dressing Angels Walk For Mental Health Awareness Saturday, May 17th • Registration @8am Wiregrass Mall You are cordially invited to participate in the 1st annual Dressing Angels Family 5k Walk. Dressing Angels is a charity that helps provide clothing and shoes to mentally ill and homeless children and adults. All money raised through this event will go to help Dressing Angels continue this mission. The goal is to raise $10,000 with this event so that many individuals and families can continue to receive much-needed clothing and shoes. The walk will start at the SE corner of the Shoppes of Wiregrass Mall (near Dillard’s parking lot). The walk will go down the north side of highway 56 to the halfway point across the street from the new North Tampa Behavioral Health center on highway 56. The walk will return back to the starting point and finish back in the mall parking lot. • 10 news Anchor Joe Gumm will EMCEE • Bay news 9 will film the WALK A THON • The Laker News Paper will appear to write a story • Refreshments & snacks donated from Generous Community Businesses. • Bring your Pets, Strollers, family, friends, neighbors, Co-Workers and LET’S ALL WALK for MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS! Registration fee for walk: $5.00 for children (ages 5-13) & $10.00 for everyone else (ages 14+) Call or email (Phyllis T. Lise, founder of Dressing Angels, Inc. a charity that provides clothing & shoes too mentally Ill & homeless children & adults and underprivileged students in Elementary Schools in Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas Counties.) with any questions 813-498-7967 or dressingangels@yahoo.com.
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Upcoming Flicks Save calorie room for the popcorn with extra butter, just to get your mouth watering, here are some of the hottest movies coming out this month.
“Bears” Release Date: April 18th
The Scoop: Disney nature’s new True Life Adventure “Bears” showcases a year in the life of two mother bears as they impart life lessons to their impressionable young cubs. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting—but risky—as the cubs’ playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. As the season changes from spring to summer, the brown bear families must work together to find food—ultimately feasting at a plentiful salmon run—while staying safe from predators, including an ever-present wolf pack. “Bears” captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses—where mothers definitely know best and their cubs’ survival hinges on family togetherness. G
“Heaven Is For Real” Release Date: April 18th
The Scoop: Todd Burpo and Sonja Burpo are the real-life couple whose son Colton claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience. Colton recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth ... things he couldn’t possibly know. Todd and his family are then challenged to examine the meaning from this remarkable event. PG
“Transcendence” Release Date: April 18th The Scoop: Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed -- to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn and best friend Max Waters, both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will’s thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him. PG-13
“A Haunted House 2” Release Date: April 18th
The Scoop: Malcolm, after exorcising the demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events. R
“Redwood Highway” Release Date: April 18th The Scoop: Living in a comfortable retirement community in Southern Oregon, estranged from her family, dissatisfied with her surroundings, and generally not happy about life, Marie decides to travel 80 miles on foot to the coast of Oregon to see the ocean for the first time in 45 years and attend her granddaughter’s wedding as an unexpected guest. Along the way, she meets an extraordinary cast of characters and discovers that you’re never too old to learn something about life and about yourself. PG-13
“Tasting Menu” Release Date: April 18th
The Scoop: One of the greatest restaurants in the world is closing and an eclectic mix of international patrons have arrived in beautiful Catalonia for the final dinner service in this witty and delicious ensemble comedy. As the staff prepare and serve an audacious tasting menu, an estranged husband and wife, a nerdy dedicated doctor and a gorgeous best-selling writer, who made their reservation a year ago (before splitting up) reunite for this once-in-a-lifetime meal. Will their romance be rekindled with the help of the widowed countess dining with her late husband’s ashes? Will the two competitive Japanese investors finalize a deal with the brilliant chef and lure her to Japan? Will the demanding chef pull off a tour-de-force farewell worthy of her talents and her diners’ expectations? Will the musicians who are scheduled to perform survive their disastrous sea journey? PG-13
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Perspective
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ecently Wesley Chapel was ranked #4 on a list of Best Cities for Homeownership in Florida, thanks to a website called NerdWallet. com. This is what they had to say about our beautiful city: “This community, part of the Tampa metro area, is only a 25-minute commute north of the city. It has a homeownership rate of 75.4%, and its population grew at a rate of 10.1% between 2010 and 2012. It has a 120-acre park and will see expansion of State Road 56 in the next few years, which will make commutes easier. Wesley Chapel also has its own chamber of commerce and center of the arts. And if it’s a
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Music & Shows
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Fashion
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here’s nothing more spring but to bring it in with fun spring colors. Try not to get too crazy with ALL bright, spring color though!
Fresh, light pastels and NEVER forget white...
It’s definitely worth investing in a decent sundress. Maybe start by thinking: one for beach/lounging; one for an outside lunch as well as dinner; and one to just visit with your friends. Joie or Soft Joie spring collection is full of wearable/wear again. By paring your selection with varying accessories you can change it up and wear again without anyone ever noticing you have ever worn it before! Of course, such high-end gear comes at a price. There are many other designers such as Topshop.com, JCrew, Zaragoza, and Express at the Shops at Wiregrass who offer great ideas, so you don’t have to spend a fortune to look your best. If you don’t want to splurge on the dress or outfit, then I would definitely consider purchasing a great looking sandal, wedge or peep-toe, slingback heel.
Remember, a great sandal can outlast most fashion trends!
My top dress sytles for spring:
My fav colors for the season:
• White • Pinks • Light blues & yellow
My top selections, whether you are ready to splurge a little or keep it within your budget:
• Joie or Soft Joie at Revolveclothing.com Diamond eyelent dress in porcelain $268
• Joie Orchard dress in porcelain $208 • Soft Joie Rees dress in stripe & vintage
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• Topshop.com-Plain low back maxi $36 • Express- White halter slip dress $79 Pair all of these great looks with:
• Gieseppe Zanotti - “Pyramid T-strap sandal” $312
• Gieseppe Zanotti - “Triangle -stud flat thong sandal back” $271
• Maxi’s are always great (try to stick with • Forever21-” Sleck” flipflop $8.80 just a few colors). • Cotton float or form fitting short dress (If you are more of a shorts and top kinda gal - definitely go with cutoff denim shorts and a crisp, button-down, spring shade top).
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Remember to have fun with it! Always put your own twist of style in everything. Happy shopping, and most of all feel beautiful, that’s the real trick to looking your best! • BY MARIDY GREGORY
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hen M.J. Dekle is content, the feeling rubs off on his daughter, Sharyn Woodbrick. That’s because Woodbrick is her father’s caretaker. He lives with her and her husband in Dade City. “His mind is still very good but his body is not as good as it once was,” she said. Dekle walks with the aid of a walker and has difficulty getting up from recliner-type chairs. “I have to give him a boost with his belt,” Woodbrick said. But they recently remedied the problem by purchasing a chair with an electronic lift from the new Tampa Lift Chair Showroom. “Her father tried out several chairs however because he’s 6’3” and his feet dangled from some, but we found one where he can stretch out his
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legs completely,” Woodbrick said. “It also reclines when he wants to sleep.” It was delivered the following day because it was an in-stock item. Joe LoPinto, president of the company that opened the showroom in November, said it is the only storefront of its kind in Hillsborough County. “For years we’ve been selling this type of equipment online, but people kept asking why we didn’t have someplace where people can come in and try them out,” he said. The store carries a wide assortment of lift chairs – built with electronic lifting mechanisms at their bases the enable the users to easily stand from a seated position and vice versa – manufactured by Pride, Serta and Med-Lift. Prices start at $599. Included are chairs designed for people from 4’6” to 6’6” tall and weighing between 86 and 600 pounds. “It’s important to purchase one that will work with your body type,” said customer service associate Pamela Dadabbo, who noted that chairs also are equipped with electronically controlled backrests and footrests. Lift-only portable
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Why Use a Realtor, It’s All W esley Chapel was just ranked #4 on the list of Best Cities for Homeownership in Florida by the website NerdWallet.com. And as anybody who lives around here knows the growth in our lovely little section of Pasco County is once again booming. Heck try to get a parking spot at Wiregrass in the evening or weekends, it’s a challenge to say the least. Well this is not going to end here folks, lot’s more is coming so if you haven’t found your place in the sun yet in Wesley Chapel it’s time to get started. Back in the day your local Realtor was
the only individual who had information regarding the prices of homes in a given location. Today all that information can be found in a myriad of websites, so as a seller I can see what else has sold in my neighborhood and sell my house myself right? I can also go on line and see all the homes that are out there to buy right? YES and YES. So what do I need a Realtor for? A good Realtor knows way more than just the price of a potential home. A good Realtor knows the community, the schools, the demographics related to the area’s growth, the fees and amenities in the different subdivisions, what builders are building and where. A good Realtor understands sales contracts and should be able to clearly explain the contractual
obligations on the buyers or sellers side. A good Realtor can recommend lenders to help you determine what you can afford to purchase. A good Realtor can help you find good homeowners insurance. A good Realtor can recommend reliable inspectors and contractors. A good Realtor will assist you with understanding the costs associated with your purchase/sale closing and recommend a reliable title company. A good Realtor will be available to answer your questions and assist you in every step of the transaction. A good Realtor is your trusted advisor for probably the largest purchase of your lifetime and that relationship makes all the difference in how successful your purchase or sale transaction will be.
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A good Realtor will always make the successful completion of the transaction their top priority because ultimately that is why they are there. A good Realtor can have one of the most rewarding jobs around, and I’m not talking about financially rewarding, a good Realtor gets paid well because people want to work with them and that’s as it should be. But the most rewarding part of the job is sitting at the closing table with your buyer or seller and experiencing the satisfaction of a happy seller or the joy of a buyer getting their dream home and knowing it’s because being a good Realtor made it all happen. •
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Press Release Wesley Chapel Mercedes-Benz Dealership Coming Soon
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The Wesley Chapel dealership will include a 21,000-square-foot showroom with 22 service bays. This new dealership should create around 100 jobs in sales and service, and don’t forget about the 30 to 50 construction jobs needed for the actual building of the dealership. Cannon, senior vice president of the Fort Lauderdale-based Corporation says “The auto business in Florida is on fire, the economy is coming back in Florida. People are moving here and the Tampa Bay marketplace is really reaping the benefit of that.” That couldn’t be truer, considering the two other dealerships that are also opening up this year. There is a new Volkswagen dealership opening on south State Road 56, and a new Chevrolet dealership opening on Wesley Chapel Boulevard. Looking at the records you can see that Wesley Chapel is beating the rest of the county in affluence. Latest census
records show that Wesley chapel has an average household income around $30,000 more than that of Pasco as a whole. “Anytime a dealership comes into a community, it means they’ve done their homework,” Hope Allen, the chamber of commerce’s executive director commented. “To have them come to our area and have 100 new quality jobs is great for the community. You can also look at Wesley Chapel High School and its automotive career academy. Teaming up with the dealerships will make good partnerships. The Wesley Chapel area quickly is gaining a reputation as the Tampa Bay area’s destination for new car shoppers. And for you luxury car drivers, you won’t need to drive all the way to the currently closest Mercedes dealership, which is on Dale Mabry Highway north of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. •
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Finding a rental that take pets is your first step in securing happy housing for you and your animal friend. You’ll want your new landlord to welcome you both with open arms, so be up front with the fact that you have a pet. You can go one further by having a pet resume at the ready. This is a document that includes vaccination and spayed or neutered information (with supporting documents), references from past landlords, neighbors, your veterinarian, obedience trainers and any other positive information that will make your pet shine. Look for housing, ideally, with a fenced yard, in a neighborhood which offers plenty of walking options and perhaps a dog park. If you worry about your dog or cat roaming loose, consider renting a house on a street that’s removed from a heavily-trafficked road.
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Depending on how far you have to go and how you’re getting there, you will want to start getting your pet used to using a carrier as soon as possible. Make it readily available with a favorite toy or blanket inside. Once your pet sees the carrier as a safe haven, traveling in it on the big day won’t seem as traumatic. If traveling by plane, check pet travel policies on your airline of choice to see what restrictions they have and to find out what paperwork and evidence of vaccinations you must provide — before making reservations.
Moving Day!
The day of the move is usually stressful for everyone involved, and your pet can pick up on all the expectant energy in the air. Be sure to keep your routine as normal as possible, while keeping your voice and body language as calm as you can. Plenty of affection and praise will assure your pet that nothing bad is happening. Moving days also offer the opportunity for anxious pets to bolt out an open door. Choose a room in the home you’re leaving and make it your pet’s base while everything is moved out. Make sure to keep the door closed (warn friends and family members to do the same) and to supply your pet with food, water, a favorite toy and the crate, if you’re using one. Now that everyone has made it to the New Diggs… What? Keep your pet crated or in a closed room until everything is moved in and you can begin to create some order. As with your exit strategy, supply your pet with everything she will need upon arrival—familiar food/water bowls and favorite toys. Now your pet can begin the process of exploring this new territory comfortably. •
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April, 2014 Bizarre & Unique Holidays Wacky Days:
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International Moment of Laughter Day Always April 14th International Moment of Laughter Day is a special day that will put a big smile on your face. The objective of this day is to get people to laugh, and to laugh more often. After all, "laughter is the best medicine". Moment of Laughter Day is also known as National Moment of Laughter Day, and plain old Moment of Laughter Day. We don't care whether you celebrate today as a local, national, or international day. What's important is that you bring about laughter (and happiness) to those you come in contact with today. To celebrate this special day, simply tell jokes or do funny things that cause people to laugh. A smile is not a good enough reaction. Successful participation in this day results in whole-hearted laughter.
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Origin of "Moment of Laughter Day": Humorologist Izzy Gesell created Moment of Laughter Day to encourage people to laugh. It sure would be nice to meet the creator of this day in person, so we could share a laugh together. We found varying dates for this celebration, all in the month of April. But among them, April 14th is the day designated by the creator as International Moment of Laughter Day. •
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Municipal Elections 2014 Municipal elections in five of six municipalities within Pasco County will be held on April 8, 2014. The cities of Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, St. Leo and Zephyrhills will be having elections for voters residing within those city limits only. Now that all candidates have qualified for the open city seats, my staff and I are gearing up for the election with vote-by-mail ballots, conducting pollworker trainings, and equipment preparation. Approximately 3,000 vote-by-mail ballots were mailed automatically as a result of standing requests by voters, a number that in 2013 was reflected in an average 5% increase in voter turnout in the municipal elections.
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The state mandates that pollworkers be trained prior to each election. Pollworkers must be assigned and notified, training classes must be scheduled, and training manuals and materials must be prepared. Voter registration staff prepares absentee ballots daily upon request and insures the voter registration rolls are current and up-to-date. Voter outreach/education staff ensures the public is notified of the election dates, bookclosing dates, and requirements. Municipal elections are funded by the individual cities with my office serving as facilitator. City candidates work through city halls to file qualifying paperwork and establish their candidacy. City Clerks serve as their liaison to the Division of Elections, and when applicable, assist the city’s council in coordinating efforts to bring referenda and amendments to the ballot. In the meantime, we have already begun the arduous task of election preparation. These elections may be small, but are no less important. In typical Pasco County fashion, we will fulfill our obligation with extreme attention to detail and accuracy. •
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This Annual Breakfast awards students in Wesley Chapel with cash scholarships. Top students are recognized for their hard work and academic achievement. This event brings together children, parents, teachers and business leaders. Sponsorship & Scholarship Information at www.greaterWesleyChapelChamber.com
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Members of the Chamber get together for a “No Agenda” networking event over a cup of coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us at this early morning casual networking opportunity. Thinking about joining the Chamber? Stop by!
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Come join us and experience networking, education women supporting women and professional growth. As a member of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce you have the opportunity to be a part of this dynamic group of women in business. At: Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel 2nd Floor, Community Room 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Wesley Chapel Guest Speaker: Pat Gavros, Author Breakfast Sponsor: Barbara Hoffman AFLAC
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Join us this month for an outstanding evening of fun, food, and networking! Members meet and greet to network in a relaxed, social setting and learn more about each other. Catering, Fun, Door Prizes & Networking! Wine provided by Time For Wine, Cheryl Visalli.
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By Russ Whitney IN MY SEARCH FOR THE MEANING OF LIFE, I’ve come to understand that life is essentially a game, a game that consists of a daily search for the truth with the creator of your understanding. When you realize this, it gets easier to live in the present. If you think about professional sports, this makes sense: The players prepare for the game, play it, learn from it, and then play the next one. They don’t spend a lot of time beating themselves up over something they did that they can’t do over. They don’t spend a lot of time worrying about the next game; they understand the difference between preparation and worry. When they are playing the game, that’s all they’re focused on: playing the game right now. And that’s what you should focus on: playing the game of life right now in the here and now—that is, today! The game of life is a lot like any game that’s played under a time clock. For example, in a basketball or football game, there are 60 minutes on the clock. The game starts, it’s played for an hour, and then it ends. It’s done. The scoreboard tells you whether you won or lost. And regardless of how you did in that game, you go on to the next one and the score starts over at zero.
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In life, each “game” is one day. Today. Our season—instead of being a period of months, as in sports—is our lives. But if you ask professional sports players if they spend any time or energy while they’re on the field or the court thinking about the last game or their next game, they’ll most likely tell you no. They are focused on the now, on the game they’re playing at the moment. That’s how winning seasons are achieved and championships are won: one day at a time, one game at a time. This isn’t to say that players don’t train; they absolutely do. They practice, they study their opponents, and they develop their skills. They have goals and strategies to reach those goals. But when they’re “in the game,” that’s the only place where they are. When they get “out of the game,” when they are distracted even for a moment, is when they make mistakes. They know it, and that’s why they exercise the discipline to stay entirely in the present, in the game, while they’re playing. Of course, the “game of life” isn’t about making baskets or touchdowns. As I’ve said, it’s a daily search for the truth with you and the God of your understanding. A key word there is daily; the time clock is today. That doesn’t mean that we can’t have plans and goals for tomorrow, next week, and next year. We can, and we should. We just can’t live in those goals; we have to stay in today. If we don’t, we fall into anger, anxiety, frustration, fear, and doubt. We start to play the “what if” game: “What if this happens?” “What if that happens?” “What if I don’t have enough money?” “What if I get sick, have an accident, or experience some other crisis?” Play that game, and you’ll be filled with unnecessary anxiety. When you worry, you’re essentially planning for bad things to happen. The way to avoid worry is to stay in the present. Today all is well, and you know what you have to do today. Keep it there. One more critical thing to remember about living in the present is this: Where you are today isn’t where you were yesterday or where you’ll be tomorrow. You must keep seeking, keep learning, keep doing, keep taking action so that the plan for your life will continue to unveil itself. •
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