Daily BB Meditations — May 11
The Rusty Chain-Link Backstop
You leaned against it as a kid,
fingers curling through the rusty metal,
watching a friend at bat, or waiting your turn.
It rattled when foul balls hit it.
It hummed slightly when the breeze caught it.
It was battered, old, imperfect — but it stood.
Stoicism
Your foundation doesn’t have to be pretty.
It just has to hold you up when life’s pitches come fast.
The world will hit you hard sometimes.
Stand anyway.
Daily Takeaway
Strength isn't clean or beautiful — it's the quiet decision to stay standing.
Journal Prompt
Where in your life are you still standing, even if you're a little battered?
How can you strengthen your foundation without worrying about appearances?
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