It was crushed—sent soaring past the foul pole by inches. The crowd rose, then sighed. Just a long strike, beautiful almost. The batter walked back, reset. The at-bat continued.
Stoicism
Beauty and disappointment often arrive together. Accept both without flinching.
Daily Takeaway
Honor the moments that don’t count—but still mattered.
Journal Prompt
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