r the right path for their journey. Even when on base, a player must remain aware as he can be picked off or forced out at any time. Similarly in the journey of life, one must beware of distractions could might lead one to stray from the path of development. Recognizing the inherent difficulties that accompany rounding the bases, however, provides a player with a greater deal of satisfaction when he scores a run. Individuals feel the same sense of satisfaction in completing their journey and fulfilling their potential. This ability to overcome obstacles and realize one's potential represents one reason why the game maintains its popularity. The game encapsulates the struggles that the average person faces in their search for completion, both personally and spiritually. Roger Angell summarizes this connection in his baseball masterpiece Season Ticket, "Baseball is not life itself, although the resemblance keeps coming up."3 This resemblance between baseball and life extends beyond the nature of the base paths.
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