Tolerance – A Key to Win the Game of Life

My dear reader, I hope this blog finds you in good spirits. Gather round as your ol’ friend Kev spins another life lesson for you today, the precious virtue called Tolerance. My story begins on an ordinary afternoon that took an extraordinary turn.

A Journey Back in Time

I recall a remarkable sunset drenched summer day back when we lived on Forsythe Street. It enthralls me just as much now, despite decades later. The boys and I decided to square off over a game of Chess – our favorite pastime during those warm afternoons.

The Fierce Rivalry with Kindness at its Core

John and I were fierce rivals but firm friends above all else. The beauty of competition lay not within the urge to defeat one another but flourished within our shared love for this brilliant game. Wisdom often makes itself known through such heartwarming experiences that only sports can teach us.

A Contestant’s Folly is his Lack of Tolerance

We began locked in battle as usual; every strategic move planned meticulously would lead either closer to victory or despair. But what unravelled taught us far more than any single win could ever have accomplished.



I made my move positioning my Knight into John’s defensive line-up – concocting an easy checkmate approach.“One more move John,” I declared confidently – seeing his expressions fall somewhat filled me with regret immediately afterwards.


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Here came from my wise old friend a reminder too priceless: “Kev,” he chuckled lightly, “Perhaps it’s time ‘the great strategist Kev’ learned about tolerance.”

“What exactly does tolerance have to do with this?”

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“Plenty” was his cryptic retort.

'We don't develop courage by being happy every day... We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity,' Barbara De Angelis once wisely said.'"

With these words hanging between us like unanswered questions lurking in wait; something peculiar happened inadvertently shifting tides.To end things faster, I hastily moved pieces left vulnerable across the board.

In comes Humility sweeping away Bravado:
The table had turned unexpectedly decadently leading towards John ready call out “CheckMate” breaking smug barriers nurturing humility deep down.

Nature of Breakthroughs:
These minor incidents are actually life-altering significant humbling dealing harsh blows — reminding us honourable competitors must comprehend nuances sportingly tolerating vulnerabilities rather wanton domination paving way positive interactions serving far beyond tangible victories.”

This singular episode paints tiny yet luminous fraction seas clusters wisdom pouring throughout vastness infinite universe where grand narratives human existence unfolds intricately interwoven tales resilience conquering adversities hidden shadows personal revolutions painting broader strokes global transformation coming together unanimous cry:

Lets cultivate kindness produce stronger societies bound communal harmony bolstered power inclusion acceptance.. embrace challenges freeing shackles fear doubts giving wings dreams fostering imaginations better tomorrow.`

— With consideration,
Kev.”