After all the noise, all the movement, all the buildup —
the game pauses.
The crowd rises.
People stretch arms and legs, shake off the sitting, breathe.
It's not rushed.
It’s not forced.
It’s a communal pause before the final innings are played.
Stoicism
Strength is not endless pushing.
It is knowing when to pause, when to breathe, when to prepare for what’s nex…