Last night I watched the Superbowl just like much of the world.  I am always saddened to watch the game when my Packers are not in it, but I watch anyway.  I must admit that when I do not have a team I am cheering for, I do want to see a good game.

Well, last night’s first half was pretty boring.  It looked like the Ravens were going to win big.  Then the second half started and the Ravens ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and I thought the game was over.  Unbelievably, not to long into the second half the lights of the stadium went out.  I can’t remember ever seeing anything like it before.  I imagine someone lost their job over that mistake.  I hope not, but it was a major event and power loss was not in the plan. During the time that the lights were coming back on the players relaxed and did stretches.  Then after a 30 minute or more delay the lights were completely restored and the game resumed.

Then this interesting thing happened; the 49ers came to life.  They looked loose and started scoring.  For those of you who watch football you know that the Ravens still won by 3, but they were outplayed for the final part of the game.

It made me think about how many people I know need someone to throw out the lights on their life.  Maybe it is their marriage, their parenting, their business life or maybe just the whole thing.  Things are falling apart and nothing good seems to be happening.  They need to throw out the lights and take time to regroup.

What makes it so hard for us to step back and take a break?  Is it because we are so busy?  Is it because we think we can’t do it?  Whatever the reason I needed to remind myself that when things are going crazy – throw out the lights, regroup and go back out again with renewed energy and strength.  In the end I may not win but at least it will be fun to watch