Over the past two weeks British Columbia has been host to the World Fire and Police Games. Luckily for me, most of the activities were located in the lower mainland - from Surrey to Vancouver to Whistler. I found myself with the unique opportunity not only to spectate at some of the events, but to participate as an official for the indoor volleyball competitions held in Vancouver at the UBC campus. I made some great new friends from Vancouver, Winnipeg, Finland, New York, Australia, and Germany. I also spoke with people from many other areas of the world. Until this summer, I was unaware of the existence of the games and was shocked to find out that few people in Vancouver knew as well. I mean, there were almost 11,000 athletes from all over the world right here, competing for medals in over 60 events, at over 40 different venues. This is the largest organized sporting event of its kind outside of the Olympics. Luckily, we also have the Winter Olympics here next February in 2010. Shockingly, this event had almost twice the number of competitors that we will see at the Olympics!
Also luckily for me, I came across this video from You Tube this morning. http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=138212288407&h=Qg_h4&u=KUkPR&ref=nf.
So what's the connection you ask? Well, both are examples of the connectedness we not only share as human beings regardless of our race, but the desire to express and develop it. The demonstration by Bobby shows how quickly we will grasp a connection with a total stranger and share it. The fact that 11,000 people will travel from all over the globe to delight in comradery and competition speaks for itself. Whether we try to deny it or hide it or not, we ARE all connected. At our very core we all seek the same things, even though we may go about it in a different manner. So what I would like to say with this post is simply this:
The next time you meet a stranger or even when you're with someone you know - try and find the connection you have with this person. It may surprise you to find out how much you share in common!
Have a great day!
Hugzzz :-)
Also luckily for me, I came across this video from You Tube this morning. http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=138212288407&h=Qg_h4&u=KUkPR&ref=nf.
So what's the connection you ask? Well, both are examples of the connectedness we not only share as human beings regardless of our race, but the desire to express and develop it. The demonstration by Bobby shows how quickly we will grasp a connection with a total stranger and share it. The fact that 11,000 people will travel from all over the globe to delight in comradery and competition speaks for itself. Whether we try to deny it or hide it or not, we ARE all connected. At our very core we all seek the same things, even though we may go about it in a different manner. So what I would like to say with this post is simply this:
The next time you meet a stranger or even when you're with someone you know - try and find the connection you have with this person. It may surprise you to find out how much you share in common!
Have a great day!
Hugzzz :-)
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