With the London Olympics under
way, it’s been fascinating and inspiring to watch each event. The amount of determination, focus and
strength is shown as each individual gives his/her all – and hopes to take home
gold.
Especially intriguing is watching the female groups: Misty May-Treanor
and Kerri Walsh (beach volleyball), Missy Franklin, Rebecca Soni, Dana Vollmer
and Allison Schmitt (swimming) and the Fab Five's Gabby Douglas,
Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber (gymnastics)
– to name a few.
To experience competing at the Olympics, these women are in an elite
class. They have trained and spent
countless hours together, which has most likely led to a deep and powerful bond. When we spend that much time together, it’s
difficult not to become close and learn to trust each other – as these women
seem to do. There’s a lot of pressure on
these women, and so they must learn how to depend on each other – learn and
appreciate each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
As we watch these individuals exhibit such poise and professionalism, we’re
also reminded of beautiful friendships that are a result of sharing amazing
experiences – ones that only a few get to experience.
What do you think when you watch these women compete? Have you experienced the camaraderie that we
often feel when we're members of the same team?
How does it impact the friendship?
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