I watched the show Ted Lasso while I was quarantining in my room with COVID in January. Since then it continues to re-arise in my mind because of how good it was but also because of so many other people who have watched it too. I really enjoyed watching it and have never watched a show that had me rooting for a character so much like that show did. I did not understand why at the time but was amazed at how much I liked Ted Lasso.
During the month of February, I definitely struggled with some thoughts about my own personal value. A situation happened that I did not fully understand and my mind started running to a dark place with it. I started questioning whether I held value to other people and groups I am involved with including Fellows. The thoughts didn’t continue long but it has been something I continue to cycle back to in my mind. I have thought about how I can ensure I bring value to any setting I am in.
While talking to other watchers and re-watching the show myself, I have seen how Ted embodies a lot of values of Christ when he interacts with others. I finally realized that is the reason I, and so many others, can root for him. So when I combine that with how I want to make sure I bring something to others that they truly care for, I think I could act more like Ted (or Christ). I specifically think of the scene when they are having the dart game and Ted skillfully wins. He says to his competitor, the annoying former owner, “Be curious, not judgmental.” He is quoting Walt Whitman. I think it is a great frame of mind to have and one that our world, myself included, often lacks.
Trey