play the game

with shaking hands and a look of terror , Junuh begins:

Junuh: i can't do this. you don't understand.

Bagger: i don't need to understand. ain't no soul on this entire earth ain't got a burden to carry he didn't understand. you ain't alone in that. but you been carrying this one long enough. time to go on an' lay it down.

Junuh: i don't know how.

Bagger: you've got a choice. you can either stop or you can start.

Junuh: start?

Bagger: walkin'. right back to where you always been and then stand there. still...real still.. and remember.

Junuh: it was long ago.

Bagger: No sir. it was just a moment ago. time for you to come on out of the shadow, Mr Junuh. time for you to choose.

Junuh: i can't.

Bagger: yes, you can. but you ain't alone. i'm right here wich ya. i've been here all along. play the game. the one that only you was meant to play. the one that was given to you when you came into this world.

(Junuh takes his stance and places his hands on the club)

Bagger: ready? take your stance. strike the ball, Junuh, and don't hold nothin' back. give it everything. let yourself remember... remember your swing. that's right. settle yourself. Now is the time, Junuh.



i'm no golfer, but watching this movie made me imagine standing right next to Junuh, his palms sweaty, heartbeat racing and remembering the past failures.. past mistakes...past wrongs.. past battles and his men.

as you hear a whisper in your ear, saying "this is what's planned for you. now is the time.. take your stance."
don't hold back.
don't let memories and the past hold you captive.
come out of the shadows.
& discover all life has to offer and so much more.

r u ready to take your stance?