There's Nothing Like a Wrestler

He stands alone, one on one with his opponent
He's a wrestler!

And he will learn to defeat or be defeated.
He will learn to put self-discipline ahead of desire;
To draw courage from within;
To remember the mind tires before the body and to push the limits.

He will discount the negative remarks and uninterested ears.
He will learn to listen to authority and comply;
To take a loss as a learning experience;
To spend hours upon hours to prepare himself to be physically ready and mentally sharp.

He will learn to nuture the body God has given him and to treat it with respect;
To cope with anxiety and fears and turn them into positives;
To respect others for their beliefs, capabilities and capacities;
To have a healthy respect for the spirit of competition
He will work alone and yet as part of a team.

He will come to have a belief in his own self worth.
The beauty of his character and his spirit will rise up;
The passion of his courage will come into view;
And he will become a man.



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