I practice Zen, I find that it enhances the quality of my life.
It also helps my pool game, If I go to the table with a clear mind, no thought and no attachment to outcome and just let the shots happen I tend to have higher runs and pocket more balls.
Concentration and awareness are increased without all the useless chatter in my head! Both of these aspects of consciousness do not require thought.
Of course you have to have good mechanics, a good sense of aim and some muscle memory to begin with.
I just wonder how many shots are missed because of distracting thoughts especially of the negative variety. It has been said by top athletes that they play better when they just let it happen.
There is a Zen saying: When good happens good, when bad happens good! Which just means accept what is. I try to remember that when I miss!
I invite people to give this a try and give me your thoughts.
Steve
It also helps my pool game, If I go to the table with a clear mind, no thought and no attachment to outcome and just let the shots happen I tend to have higher runs and pocket more balls.
Concentration and awareness are increased without all the useless chatter in my head! Both of these aspects of consciousness do not require thought.
Of course you have to have good mechanics, a good sense of aim and some muscle memory to begin with.
I just wonder how many shots are missed because of distracting thoughts especially of the negative variety. It has been said by top athletes that they play better when they just let it happen.
There is a Zen saying: When good happens good, when bad happens good! Which just means accept what is. I try to remember that when I miss!
I invite people to give this a try and give me your thoughts.
Steve