Life of Squash – A better explanation of what goes around comes around

It is never easy or fair to be subject to injustice. It is debilitating to experience betrayal of people you trusted with all you had. Getting angry and using your words as weapons of destruction sometimes feel like the only choice. Regardless of how hurt you are, how would you “be” if you knew every single thing you feel, do and say either adds more toxins to the air you breathe or heals and strengthens your immune system? But be careful, there is NO middle ground.

One of the best movie quotes has to be, “Everything you do in this life echoes in eternity,” from Gladiator 2. I haven’t even finished the movie yet, but that line inspired me to write this little post.

Squash is a game that’s as fun as it is engaging—and it doubles as a great workout. While you can play it solo, it’s far more exciting with a partner. For those who’ve never tried it, imagine a game where tennis meets a wall. The ball doesn’t take long to come back to you, which demands quick reflexes and sharp thinking.

I haven’t studied this in depth, but I’m sure that advanced squash players are like pool players—they calculate angles and trajectories with precision. If my clumsy wording or lack of proper terminology is making you roll your eyes, take a deep breath… maybe even a short walk. Relax, it’s all in good fun.

Here’s a thought experiment for you: Imagine you could see the energy beam of every word you’ve ever spoken to someone or every action you’ve taken. Now picture those beams traveling through the universe, bouncing off an infinitely distant, yet solid wall, only to return directly to you. How might that alter the way you live your life? What changes would you make if you saw those beams affecting the very fabric of reality around you?

Life on Earth is our playground. Contrary to what many of us have been taught, there are no sadistic celestial punishers lurking above. Instead, there’s this:

Have you ever dreamt you were standing naked in front of an audience, or sitting on a toilet in the middle of a classroom? That intense, almost lethal embarrassment serves as a reminder of just how transparent the universe really is. We go about our lives, speaking, thinking, and acting as if no one’s watching, confident in the comfort of others’ forgetfulness or in the illusion of secrecy.

But here’s the truth: The span of a human life, no matter how long, is but a fleeting second for your essence. Every careless, reckless, or unkind beam you’ve sent out will inevitably return to you. And so will the loving, caring, and kind ones. This feedback loop is as relentless and certain as the game of squash—once you hit the ball, you can’t stop it from bouncing back.