A Game of Firsts

Life happens, obviously. But every once in a while it hits me and for a moment there is some clarity. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying I figured it out, all I mean is that stuff makes sense...sometimes. Like a golf swing, you know? You go through the motions and somehow it works...sometimes. How? Who the heck knows but you always remember that first time you did it.

It seems (as the title implies) golf has many significant firsts. There are the great ones such as your first hole in one, birdie or eagle. And then there's the unspectacular firsts or the yang (because every ying has it's yang). The bogey, double bogey, snowman or the "why did I come out and play today?". This could also be followed by your first broken club.

More importantly, I believe there are firsts that far outweigh golf's ying yang or balance of good and evil. Due to some current happenings around me, my ideas and train of thought have shifted. This carries over into all facets of my life. For instance, A couple weeks ago I had the honor of becoming an uncle...again. What does this mean? Well, since I don't have kids yet and my brother doesn't golf (I know, shame on him), I can bring my nephew out for his first golf outing.

This brings me back a little to my first attempt at golf. I call it an "attempt" because playing golf requires that you have a clue to what you are doing. This was also my first time driving a golf cart and my first time losing a ball...or five after nine holes. Regardless, I think of how great it is to share something you really enjoy with someone you care about.

It's funny because when I first played golf I was told " Don't worry about the rules...just get out there a get a feel for what playing golf is all about." I sure am glad I wasn't told that when I first learned how to drive a car. All I can say is life gives us the opportunity to experience something for a first time. It's a pretty big concept if you think about it.

Hit'em long, yell FORE!!! For the first time...today.

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