Wrestling season started. I must admit watching Philip's wrestling match is intense for me, far more than watching him play soccer or run cross-country. There is something primal about wrestling, two people on the mat, giving it everything they have. I am caught up, consumed in the moment, even overwhelmed with intense emotion. My reaction seems contrary to the Buddhism tenets I seek in pursuing the middle way.
Philip continues to get better each season. The workouts, technique, and weight management builds discipline like no other sport. While Philip's success in sports builds his confidence, these fleeting accomplishments should not be the sole basis for his identity. The middle way is balance.
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