benos Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I don't know, maybe you should have a new thread, the path to zen where people like me can post their ramblings and realizations there? I pinned this thread, with a lot of linked topics... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=150856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Not sure where to ask this, but I have been thinking how I tend to verbalize things in my head when I am doing something, especially shooting. And the thought occurred to me that when I read, I say the words in my head. Is it possible to "read" and "understand" while not verbalizing the words in one's head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 One can "read" the sights and know where the bullet went without verbalization (hearing words in your head). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Not sure where to ask this, but I have been thinking how I tend to verbalize things in my head when I am doing something, especially shooting. And the thought occurred to me that when I read, I say the words in my head. Is it possible to "read" and "understand" while not verbalizing the words in one's head? In short, yes and you must. The good news is that verbalizing the rehearsal is a good start to visualization. As you do this more you CAN learn to see the actions without the words; making a movie of your rehearsal. For me visualization improved as my gun handling skills and match experience grew. Along the way the voice grew quieter and the visualization improved. See what you need to see applies well beyond sight alignment and trigger control. See you visualization movie - it is a silent film. Also this works outside the shooting sports. Visualizing really helps me organize work flow as I plan a project. It's a form of rehearsal and refinement. Hope this helps you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hey, I am actually getting better at "reading" the sights without "saying" anything to myself! Thanks practical_man, that does help. I am certainly saying less to myself as I gain more experience. I will try the "silent movie" idea for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I think that drill in the back of the enos book where you close your eyes while drawing the gun is suppose to teach you how to feel the draw, no? I have been doing this drill a while (I am a slow learner?) and I am amazed at how much information one can gather when one closes their eyes and pays attention to what they "feel" . I had been noticing when I dry fire draw practice, that from time to time the front sight would disappear and then reappear while I was pushing the gun out into position. I couldn't really tell what was going on, just knew that something was not right?. I certainly didn't feel like I was doing anything to cause it. This morning I was doing the eyes close drill, paying attention to the feel of pushing the gun out into position and it happened. I totally felt myself push the muzzle of the gun down and back up into the correct position. And when I opened my eyes, the sight was there. But I certainly couldn't feel myself doing it before. It was only when doing this drill, paying attention to the "feel" of what I was doing. So now when I practice my draws, I am really paying attention to the "feel" of just driving the gun straight out, without pushing it down at all. It pays to pay attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I think that drill in the back of the enos book where you close your eyes while drawing the gun is suppose to teach you how to feel the draw, no? I have been doing this drill a while (I am a slow learner) and I am amazed at how much information one can gather when one closes their eyes and pays attention to what they "feel" . I had been noticing when I dry fire draw practice, that from time to time the front sight would disappear and then reappear while I was pushing the gun out into position. I couldn't really tell what was going on, just knew that something was not right. I certainly didn't feel like I was doing anything to cause it. This morning I was doing the eyes close drill, paying attention to the feel of pushing the gun out into position and it happened. I totally felt myself push the muzzle of the gun down and back up into the correct position. And when I opened my eyes, the sight was there. But I certainly couldn't feel myself doing it before. It was only when doing this drill, paying attention to the "feel" of what I was doing. So now when I practice my draws, I am really paying attention to the "feel" of just driving the gun straight out, without pushing it down at all. It pays to pay attention! Nice work! While doing many activities, removing viusal inputs will accelerate consistent performance. Which really works for drawing to a perfect sight pitcure with your eyes closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 You flip on the turn signal when the lane changer would have been sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 The point of this game is to refine the state of noticing. Of becoming more and more aware. All the time. Not just when you think it is important. When you notice an "error," don't judge yourself. Be happy that you noticed! Noticing is where it's at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Bump. There is an error in at least one of Brian's posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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