Just a thought

Hello all, this is just a thought. One thing is for sure about competing in a combat sport against another person, it exposes you in every way. Your feelings are amplified because it's against another human being. It is a test of will and there is no place to hide. Everyone will see how you react at times of great adversity as well as great success. Are you a gracious champion or an arrogant one, a respectful loser or a sore one. The strangest things can happen to men and women who put themselves in these situations. Wherever your mind and maybe your soul are at on that day it will be put on a pedestal for the masses and now replayed on Youtube for the entire world. I'm not sure why we do it, but I assume we ultimately long to be free and there is no more freedom than allowing everyone to view your faults and your greatness, your rise and fall with every punch delivered and received, and every choke and tap out. I did theater acting all through high school and college. I used to think that you exposed yourself while doing a play in front of an audience. And that is true, however nobody was trying to break my arm during The Crucible. That definitely would have made it more interesting to watch. Anyway, if you're looking for freedom, it is available to have. Just remember to be grateful and respectful to it because if you don't it will let you know. Also keep in mind that you're part of 1% of the world willing to offer themselves up.