Growing up in Pittsburgh, it is sacrilegious to
not be part of the sports culture, with our Steelers, Pirates and
Penguins teams but I have to admit that I was never much of a sports fan.
Yikes I said it! I guess that’s ok because according to
Maslow's theory , a
characteristic of a self-actualizer is "resistance to enculturation,
but not being purposely unconventional." Therefore I am
willing to try to be more of a sports fan and I have recently
learned more about sports by accepting the invitation to attended some Penguin games.
Reflection
Sports seem to be a
major part of the Pittsburgh culture or the American culture for that matter-think
of the money spent on games and sports garb. (People were buying $188 Penguin jerseys off the shelf!) Being present at
the game, you have a feeling of belonging because you’re part of a huge crowd with
a common interest-your team winning! It’s like the mob mentality but in a positive way.
Going to a game gave me a new perspective on the fan thing. Your right in the
middle of it all and I love the energy and the things the promoters do
to keep you engaged.
I am learning the names of the players, what the positions
mean, and I am even contemplating getting more team garb to wear. I think I will
keep exploring this sports thing, especially
since I have a sports mentor.
Spiritual Reflection
The Pharisees asked Jesus to silence the crowd.
He replied, “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!”( Luke 19:40)
The Pharisees asked Jesus to silence the crowd.
He replied, “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!”( Luke 19:40)
Other Sources
Maslow’s Theory made simple http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
