I just had one of those thoughts that sounds profound whilst waiting for water to boil for a cup of coffee. I'll share that thought, as a disclaimer, I am not sure this has been said before, if so, please advice so.
Alas, If we assume for a moment and accept the following analogy
that life is a game.
then, (the pseudo-profound-thought is):
each and everyone has a role to play in this game: a coach, a player or a spectator?
I was going to tweet that, but my thoughts ran beyond 140 characters.
So, assume you are a coach:
… this means you know what, who and when to get things done, but not really able to do it yourself (or this could be read as: you need others and you know who they are).
If you are a player (and I assuming more people would like to be this, but in reality they are spectators)
… you have the 'technical' know how to achieve a task, although if you are not in the right position you won't be able to achieve them (or rather if you never know what position to play)
I also thought it is worth noting that, as a player you could play different roles to defend, attack or create opportunities presented.
and a spectator:
you enjoy or hate life (okay, hate is a strong word, but I don't have to time to think of another) or rather the life created by others (player/coach) — constantly observing life from the outside, never really partaking in it. This does not however mean the value of life you enjoy is lesser, observers are key in any society (philosophy is an example).
All these roles are key to the game (ala life) without any of them there is no game to, ahem, play.
All this is an analogy — more-so a thought that came to mind whilst waiting for water to boil, the water has boiled, I'm going to make my cuppa.
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