Taped to the dugout wall —
a piece of scrap paper, names scrawled in pencil, smudged by dirt and fingers.
It wasn’t official.
It wasn’t pretty.
But it told you where you stood,
who you were,
what you were called to do that day.
Stoicism
You don't control whether you bat first or last.
You control how you step to the plate when your name is called.
Take the role life hands you today —
and play it with honor.
Daily Takeaway
Be ready to stand where life places you, even if it’s not where you imagined.
Journal Prompt
What "lineup card" are you being handed in your life today?
How can you step up with dignity and full heart?
Honor the Small.
Respect the Moment.
Trust the Path.
Nice. My superstitious habit was always to check the Reserves list first. If I wasn’t on it, sweet.