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Keeping fingers crossed

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ganga1996
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What are you most excited about for the future?

When World Cup started I had zero interest in the same. But social media started posting so many videos on the streets of Atlanta, Miami and New York of people having fun amd enjoying the atmosphere.

I loved Scots dressing up and Norwegian chanting ro ro! I enjoyed the videos crazy about American junk food and people trying to sneak ranch dressings through security. The news media too showed these fun stuff.

I was hooked by them not for the sports but the positivity it bought. The real reason the games are held.

As I woke up this morning, my husband told me the ceasefire was done and strikes have began. It ached a bit. But I know for sure, there is more positivity and good energy in the world. The world for our future generations is going to be a much better place.

https://abcnews.com/culture/story/scotland-soccer-fans-tartan-army-world-cup-miami/?id=134163532

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14 responses to “Keeping fingers crossed”

  1. Azrar Chattha Avatar
    Azrar Chattha

    Beautifully said. The world needs more moments that unite people instead of dividing them. Here’s hoping peace and kindness win in the end. 🌍❤️

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Keeping fingers croased for peace ☮️!

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  2. gc1963 Avatar
    gc1963

    Amen.

    I hope some positivity is instilled into the hearts and minds of the world leaders too.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Politcians and news media! News media does keep us on the edge with their so much negativity😃🤷‍♀️!

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  3. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    What a beautifully raw and profound share Ganga. That aching feeling you woke up with—the whiplash between pure, silly human joy and the heavy weight of global headlines—is so valid. It hurts because you care.

    But your conclusion is everything. You’re absolutely right: the real magic of events like the World Cup isn’t the scoreboard; it’s the absurd, brilliant tapestry of humanity—Scots in kilts, Norwegians belting out chants, and fans literally risking security for a taste of ranch dressing. That unfiltered, collective joy isn’t a distraction from reality; it’s the proof of it.

    The darkness gets the headlines, but the light gets the laughter. For every ceasefire broken, there are a million tiny, unbroken moments of connection happening right now—neighbors sharing food, strangers high-fiving over a goal, cultures clashing beautifully instead of violently.

    You choosing to see that positivity and believing in a brighter world for the next generation isn’t naive; it’s an act of quiet, powerful rebellion. Keep holding onto that energy. The future will be better, precisely because there are people like you who wake up, feel the ache, and still choose to see the joy. Sending you a warm hug across the miles today. 🤍

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thank you for these positive words. Hopefully more joy to the world.

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  4. nihshabdblog Avatar
    nihshabdblog

    Beautifully said Ganga.. It’s amazing how moments of joy and togetherness can restore our faith in humanity. 🌍✨

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks Rajeswari.

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  5. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    I don’t follow football but it’s nice to see the communities around the world come together for FIFA. Canada made it quite far this time and although they were eliminated in the Round of 16, there’s a lot of national pride in their game. I think it’s gonna be another Argentina and France final. We shall see!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      The communities for a moment did take over the media 😃! I think one underdog may make it to the finals. Let’s see!

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  6. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    What a beautiful and uplifting reflection. I love how you looked beyond the competition and found joy in the shared humanity, cultural celebrations, and simple moments of connection that the World Cup inspires. Your optimism—that kindness and positive energy will ultimately outweigh conflict—is both comforting and inspiring.

    Thank you for reminding us that hope often shines brightest through ordinary people coming together in extraordinary ways. 🌍

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Exactly hope shines through ordinary people who make it extraordinary 🙂! Thanks.

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  7. thetravelingtaylorsofficial Avatar
    thetravelingtaylorsofficial

    The ranch-dressing-through-security detail is my favourite kind of World Cup story — it’s the human silliness around the tournament that makes it, not the scores. We’ve been in a host city during a big tournament with the kids, and watching total strangers from opposite ends of the earth chant together is genuinely moving. I felt the ache in your last lines too, but I think you’re right to hold onto the good energy; nations having fun side by side is a hopeful thing to hand the next generation.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      For a few weeks people did forget about bad things. My feed was full of these silly things. Yes something I hopefully for, peace and happiness.

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