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I got an excellent opportunity to assimilate the essence of Gyaan Nugget # 56 of Chapter 4. In this case, I was a wise cricket fan, when I witnessed the Qualifier 1 IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dubai last week. I conveniently settled down on a seat on the top most row of the top tier in the West, where a cool breeze was wafting across the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road against the backdrop of a beautiful yellowish red setting sun.
As soon as the first ball was bowled by Deepak Chahar, I determined that I should relish every moment of the cricketing action irrespective of whichever team wins, since I had invested my precious time, energy and money for this match. I was observing keenly on all aspects of the game – classic strokes by batsmen, strategic field placements, bowling skills, fielding brilliance, noise made by the Whistle Podu fans of CSK and so on. I kept on cheering for the cricketing skills which were displayed by the players as the thriller see-sawed between CSK and DC.
As a spectator, if I focus on only being a fan of a team, the entire match is full of anxiety and stress. It becomes a kind of gambling activity. I never get to enjoy the game. But, if I start loving the game without taking sides, the entire match becomes a series of wonderful moments. I can experience happiness and fun, while learning many fine nuances of the game.
Are you a fan of a team or Are you a fan of the game?
When you witness a sports match, if you want to experience happiness every moment, then you need to just become a fan of the game. Why don’t you try this approach while watching today’s IPL final, which is due to start in a few hours’ time? (FRIDAY GYAAN is available in Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions – Visit Website http://www.authorshankar.com)
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