Composure: A Lesson from a Snowball Fight

Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my past that taught me a valuable lesson about composure. It’s a tale of a snowball fight, a tale of youth, and a tale of wisdom gained.

The Snowball Fight

Many winters ago, when I was but a young lad, my friends and I engaged in a grand snowball fight. The air was crisp, the snow was fresh, and our spirits were high. We divided ourselves into two teams, each fortifying our bases with walls of snow and stockpiling our ammunition.

As the battle commenced, snowballs flew through the air like a flurry of icy comets. Laughter echoed through the winter air, punctuated by the occasional yelp of surprise as a snowball found its mark.

The Turning Point

Amidst the chaos, I found myself the target of a particularly aggressive opponent. Snowball after snowball pelted me, each one stinging more than the last. I could feel my temper rising, my composure slipping. I was ready to retaliate with all my might.

But then, I remembered a piece of advice my grandfather had once given me. “When the snowballs of life come hurtling your way, don’t lose your cool. Stand tall, breathe, and respond, don’t react,” he had said.

The Lesson Learned

So, I took a deep breath, steadied my shaking hands, and calmly picked up a snowball. I took aim, not with anger, but with focus. And I threw it. It hit my opponent square in the chest. The look of surprise on his face was priceless.

That day, I learned the true meaning of composure. It’s not about never feeling anger or frustration. It’s about managing those feelings, about not letting them control your actions. It’s about responding with calm and focus, even in the face of adversity.

Carrying Composure into Life

Life, my friends, is much like that snowball fight. It will pelt you with challenges, with hardships, with situations that make you want to react in anger or frustration. But remember the lesson of the snowball fight. Breathe. Stand tall. Respond, don’t react. Maintain your composure.

And remember, no matter how hard the snowballs of life hit, you have the strength and the wisdom to stand tall and face them with composure.

Until next time,

Kev