Toronto Raptors defeated the two-time back-to-back champions Golden State Warriors 114-110 in a historic game 6 victory. This is the first for Canada. This was a win for an entire country (37 million strong). The reason why this is such a monumental win is that the Toronto Raptors became the first team outside the United States to win an NBA title. So, it was a big deal for us in the north. Raptors showed us what grit and perseverance can do. They did what many would call the impossible. Game 6 of the NBA Finals will go down as one of the most exciting games in Finals history. Keep reading to find out what the Toronto Raptors historic NBA championship win has to do with breakups. It will surprise you!

What you may not know is that the path to Thursday’s historic title championship win was paved with heartache and setbacks. There were injuries, players had deaths in their families and there were major upsets. The Raptors had their hearts broken Monday night game five when they lost to Golden State by one point (106-105). It was a tough loss. But the key here is that despite personal injuries, adversities, tragedies, doubters, haters, hard knocks, the Toronto Raptors rose above it all to win last night. You can win after a loss. Your breakup is your biggest win. Especially when you can turn it around and use it to your advantage and for your good.

There is so much we can learn and take away from this underdog team. It took them 24 years but they did it. They never gave up or gave in. If you follow the blog, you know I love a good lesson. Lessons in life can come from all kinds of people and places, even NBA Basketball Championships. Here are 7 big lessons we can learn from the Raptors and their historic franchise win. Raptors came through in the clutch.

You can dominate your breakup, just like the Toronto Raptors dominated the NBA Finals. Here's the thing, you can come up big after a breakup or a loss. 

Forget revenge. It’s all about the rebound (and I don’t mean in the regular sense). You may not be able to control who has the ball or the shot being taken. But you can control what you do under the board which is the rebound. Just like breakups, you can’t control the breakup especially if you were the one that was dumped. But you can control what you do after the breakup. I like to think of your rebound (not in the traditional breakup sense), as your badass bounce back. Ditch the drama and focus on your bounce back, your rebound.

Kawhi when he was traded to the Raptors last year. Despite being plagued by injuries and not playing for 9 months and not having alot of court time he kept the faith. What got him through the pain was his mindset. The right mindset is everything in life and in heartbreak. How you think about your breakup and the meaning you attach to it can change your life. Breakups don’t have to be bad. You can have a good breakup, move on, get over you ex and be okay. On the other hand, if you take on a victim mindset you are doomed.

The key to moving on from a bad breakup is to learn the lessons. It is not easy in the beginning when you are going through it. But there is a silver-lining if you are willing to see it. At the end of the day, your breakup teaches you some tough lessons that only a breakup can teach you. You can learn from it and be better because of it.

This from Kawhi after recovering from injuries last year. It is all about your mental attitude and toughness. He could have quit and gave up last year when injuries took him out of the game. But he didn’t. Kawhi persevered and bounced back better than ever. All this in a year. Getting over your breakup is a process. It takes time and productive energy and effort. You don’t just wake up one morning and miraculously you are over your breakup. I wish it were that easy. You have to put the work in.

Breakups are tough. Sometimes they make you feel like you will never get over them. You feel broken and shattered like you will never be okay. But the key is to keep pushing and striving. Eventually in your own time you will move past it and move on with your life. At the end of the day, trust in yourself, have faith and keep working on you and being a better you.

Drake on what this win meant for the fans, the city and the country. Honestly, I could not agree with Drake more. The game was riveting, up and down, exhilarating, touch and go. It took you through so many powerfully raw and real emotions. When Drake said that last night’s game “was poetic” it reminded me of a profound quote by author Mary Oliver. She said, “Poetry can startle you, awaken you, make you fall in love, take your breath away. When those words sink in, you’ll never look at life or your journey the same way again.” Poetry to me is like the lyrics of a song – powerful, uplifting, and moving! It can take you from 0 – 100 through a range of emotions in a matter of minutes. Breakups are poetic in the very same way. I challenge you and I ask you, what are you going to do with your poetic breakup?

Which means your breakup speaks. So, it is up to you to pay attention and listen to what is it teaching you and showing you. You are the greatest poem in your life and your life is speaking to you every day. Even through your pain and heartbreak your life is speaking. Will do a more detailed post on living a poetic life after your breakup. The takeaway here is that you are not your breakup. Your breakup does not define you. Be open and listen to what your breakup is saying. Be bigger, better and bolder.

The Toronto fought their way back from a loss to bring the title north of the border for the first time ever in Raptors 24-year history. We the North are Canada proud. They played big and made bold moves. They did not let the loss affect them moving forward. Raptors are a great example of how to bounce back and to take charge of your destiny. So, make the most of your breakup and do not allow it to derail your life. Instead use it to propel you forward. Because you have the power to transform your breakup into something good not just for your, but for others going through breakups. Never underestimate the power of your breakup.

We the North. I could not be prouder of my country right now. Great game Golden State Warriors. Congrats to you also. #6ixinSix #WetheChamps #NBAChampions #CanadaProud #TorontoRaptors #JurassicPark #WeTheNorth #RapsIn6ix #NBAFinals

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