kinetic - adjective - relating to motion
I like college basketball because it is controlled hyperactivity, purely kinetic. The bounce involves not just the ball, but the players and spectators. The NCAA championship is labeled March Madness because of the incendiary energy but also because of the unpredictability of the matchups. Anything can happen. Take last night's contest between Rutgers and Houston, the latter being the favored to win. During the all-important second half of the game, Rutgers, the underdog, was winning. It sure looked like Fate would topple the odds and lend a hand to the little team that could. However, as capricious Fate can never be trusted, Rutgers' star player fouled out with just a minute or two left, and their usually dependable three-point shooter missed the shot that would have tied the game, sending it into overtime. Had that happened, Rutgers could have beaten Houston. David might have conquered Goliath. Needless to say, kinetic energy transitioned into teary-eyed potential, for next season, that is.
In life, just when you think you are moving in the right direction, circumstances can change, altering the kinetic trajectory. Confident you might spend along time preparing for something, only to find unexpected defeat. Fate can be inequitable. The best way to contend with unfair, fickle Fate is to keep moving in the right direction. Keep trying. Even if the odds are stacked against you, never give up because eventually Fate will back down, and you'll win the game.
To quote Tom Petty, "Even the losers get lucky sometimes."
Happy Monday!
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