Of Eduardo

"It was the best day of my life. It was a special moment to score, very emotional"

- Eduardo

Arsenal 4-0 Cardiff, Eduardo with 2 goals.

For those who don't watch football, this guy, Eduardo, suffered a horrific tackle in a football game that left his leg broken, the damage was so bad that TV stations stopped showing replays of the incident, yes, that was how bad it was..

there were fears that he could not longer walk, less play another competitive football match.. 

it has been almost a year since the injury, and he has returned in triumph, he's first goal coming 20 mins into the game, a header that he helped set up by providing the guy who crossed the ball for him the earlier ball to set it all up. His second, a penalty that he earned, was struck cleanly with his leg foot, the strike could have been safe if the keeper guess right, but 2 goals it is to Eduardo.. 

when the first went it, it was apparent how much it meant to the player. That look on the face cannot be bought with money and its the look of someone who loves the game and has given his all to come back on the pitch and show passion for the game.

Now his second, a penalty, was celebrated with a clearer intent in mind, all scoring, he ran almost half the pitch towards the stand, he's one target, fitness coach Tony Colbert.

Perhaps we could all learn something from Eduardo, perservance, determination, gratitude, self-belief, prudence and so much more, he could have celebrated as though he owned the world after the night's performance, he could have thumped his chest and kiss the badge, but he ran towards the fitness coach to express gratitude. Now if i was there, i'll be sure that a drop of tear would be evident as a fit-again eduardo jogged away from Tony Colbert - a man who is part of the team but hardly gets the recognition they deserve...

So in our lives, show gratitude to those who have helped you along the way, be generous in thanking people and do it with a sincere heart, its not about an expensive gift or flowery words, its about sincerity, for sincerity can be felt by hearts and only by heart can sincerity be felt

for those facing problems in life, be determined to overcome your problems, to seek the way out and not keep yourself stuck at the current points, move ahead to find that elusive job that is out that, lower your expectations, try other options (eduardo had to play in reserves before he could be considered for first team action), believe in yourself that you can achieve

move ahead and not allow yourself to be stuck with depressed thoughts, do not escape from your troubles, instead, seek help, keep an open mind towards suggestions by others and consider your position

And to Eduardo, cheerios for coming back, i'm sure that the people everywhere are happy for him, not just arsenal supporters, well done, simply well done