There are some sports that have what is called a "consolation" round. If you lose early enough in the competition, you are consoled in knowing that you may still have a chance to win something, even if it's not the big prize. I remember a consolation bracket in tennis. There were a few times when I was relegated to that designation and always felt rather exiled and not very consoled by having the ability to still be a "winner" at something. The fact that I had lost in the main competition was a disappointment that was not going to get any better by winning in the losers bracket. The main competition was what actually meant something to me. I rather feel that way about life right now. I've lost the chance to win the big prize and am now off in the losers bracket trying to make something good out of the startling reality I couldn't keep my son safe from harm.
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