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Bingo Cards
Life is a lot like bingo cards.
Before you dismiss this claim as a joke, do hear me out. Life and
bingo sheets do share a lot of things in common - A LOT. In fact, if
I were allowed to be more metaphorical, I'd even say that bingo
cards are a microcosm of the real world.
Allow me to explain.
Gamers are of the belief that life deals us a certain deck of cards.
Sometimes we get a bad hand, but we try to make the most out of it.
Though often, there is a need to bluff, we manage to make our way
through the adversities into a more comfortable status. The same is
true with bingo. The game deals us certain cards we have to play.
Some cards are destined to be winners, but do we give up on the
stinkers? Of course not! We deal with them the best way we can, and
sometimes they end up beating the surer bets.
Much like in real life, fortunes play a crucial role. Crucial,
however, does not mean total. Though luck can help us endure a lot
of problematic situations, we should not solely rely on the same for
the things we want to achieve. The same can be said about a bingo
game. Though luck would determine the strengths and weaknesses of
the cards we will play, it's most definitely not the end all and be
all of the game. The human element, i.e. our judgment, should still
be factored in. There is no such thing as a non-winnable game.
Also, with real life, we cannot rest on our laurels. We take what is
given us and we strive to improve ourselves. In a bingo game, we may
be dealt with great bingo cards. But we should not lull ourselves
into a false sense of security. Garnering great cards is just half
the battle won. What we do with those cards would eventually win or
lose for us the game.
Devout bingo players will tell you that how you deal with your bingo
cards would reflect much about how you deal with life. Play your
cards cautiously, and chances are, you're the type of person who
wishes to minimize the risks you have to face. Play your cards with
a gung-ho attitude, and chances are, you're the type of person who'd
rather enjoy life to the fullest, with all zeal and vigor.
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