At our house we even watch the expensive commercials instead of fast forwarding.
We look for media blast updates to figure out the last two weeks of drama.
We gather together with friends, family and other fans.
We eat decadent food and sometimes drown our sorrows on each play.
We yell, cheer and groan as the game goes on.
And that game can be decided by inches.
Does the Super Bowl have anything to do with happiness?
The Seattle Seahawks have a new game strategy
that has power to change the world.
The Seahawks meditate.
Their coach, Pete Carroll believes his players should quiet their minds and focus on the now moment, and he expects them to follow the mantra which includes positivity of thought, words and actions. Their quarterback regularly gets out a yoga mat and has a list of goals on his locker. The Seattle experiment for a kindler, gentler team also includes a team chef who feeds the players organic fruits and vegetables and free-range chickens. There are meetings with nutritionists and sleep experts. It seems mental health is just as important as physical health. Wow! Happy players make for better players.
Is having a quiet mind and positive thoughts as important as lifting weights and performing on the field? Is this team winning and succeeding because they know life shows up according to your thoughts?
The Denver Broncos have more experience with Super Bowl time. Denver Coach, John Fox has given his players a couple of days off to rest and just live. They don't have to show up for Super Bowl practice until Thursday. They will be rested and confident.
Will the rest and past experience be an advantage over meditation for them?
The odds makers are busy figuring out and predicting who will win. I say it is 50/50.
Somebody will win and somebody will lose.
Somebody will win and somebody will lose.
And how much money will the winners and losers earn? In 2013 it was $88,000 for the winners and $44,000 for the losers, plus any contract stipulations. In addition to the Vince Lombardi trophy, the winning team also receives a ring that is worn with pride. It doesn't seem right to call the team that doesn't win-"losers"...after all they have beat 30 other teams to even be in the Super Bowl. Perception.
Because of all the distractions during the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl it seems like meditation, visualization and rest will be needed. It is probably not easy to keep calm. I do have a bit of advice for Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks, from a quote by Buddha, though it is probably a little late.
Because of all the distractions during the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl it seems like meditation, visualization and rest will be needed. It is probably not easy to keep calm. I do have a bit of advice for Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks, from a quote by Buddha, though it is probably a little late.
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care,
for people will hear them
and be influenced by them for good or evil.
-Buddha
Breaking tradition this year, I will not be watching the Super Bowl. Instead I am attending the I Can Do It Conference. I will be learning about meditation and focusing on how your thoughts become your life. Organic vegetable and free-range chicken are sure to be a topic at this Mind-Body-Soul Retreat. As happy players make better players so happy people make a better world. Be happy on Sunday, either meditating or cheering your favorite team.
Enjoy the game!
Note* If you win the office football pool be sure to pay it forward and buy coffee for the car behind you, bring a homeless person a meal or something that speaks to your heart. Happy football pool winners can make the world better.
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