Nobody's Perfect

The Super Bowl has come and gone, and taught many of us a hard lesson in life in the process. The New England Patriots seemed destined to win the Super Bowl and become the first undefeated football team in over thirty-five years. The media frenzy and public pronouncements of perfection were so intense that it created a disastrous outcome if the Patriots failed to win. Sure enough, the Patriots were unable to perform at the high standards they were accustomed to throughout the year and the Giants had the right mix of momentum and execution to win the game.

Most Patriots fans experienced sadness, anger and depression over the loss. The expectations were simply too high for a sporting event that has seen its share of upsets and for a sport where an unbeaten season is so rare. As I have struggled with the loss over the last two days, I am reminded that nothing is perfect and life is full of upsets. It is a hard enough lesson for adults, never mind the more vulnerable youngsters who have been swept up in Patriots fever.

As long term Red Sox fans know full well, wait ‘til next year!