The game has concluded and the Lions were just defeated in their first playoff game in like 53 years, over half a century has passed with more marks in the "L" column, but what I learned from being a native Detroiter is that we were built to rise. We are the definition of the Phoenix and no matter how hot the fire we always rise from the ashes and built on solidarity; together we manage to somehow keep it moving.
For years my Daddy has invested in the Lions and before my own love affair with football developed I would laugh at him about going out in the cold each Sunday to pay to watch his team lose, but his passion has taught me that when you love something you will keep doing it no matter what. The favorite expression of "Nothing beats a fail, but a try" holds true. If he had given up on the Lions, he would not have the chance to celebrate them going one step closer this year, he would not enjoy the years to come when this new, young team (once they tighten up the Defense) takes it that one extra step next year and all the way in the near future!
Rise is what we all strive to do; above our circumstances, above our mistakes, above our reputation and above our last achievement.The goal with each day is to believe and never give up. You will never know how close you are to rising above if you stop. Forward motion is what won tonight's game (minus the cheating ref's) but at the end it was about the team that keep the ball moving forward.
In Life we must keep it moving...
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