warpspeed Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I find myself like this from time to time, especially with work. The feeling of having zero control when i use to have all the control is tough. So, off to the range I go. Funny thing is after I go to the range, my thoughts are clearer. When I'm shooting, I don't think about anything else except the target. I shoot trap mostly. First round I'll miss a bird but then I get dialed in. The emptying of the mind of all things except what is right in front of me sort of resets my overall view and I can prioritize better and process better. So my advise is to use the activity of shooting, either practice or a match, as a way to clear the etch-a-sketch and start over. Every day if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 " Things go the way the mind goes" That is one of my favorites from Shunryu Suzuki. (I think it's one of Flexmoney's too.) From the moment I read it, something so simple that I had overlooked my whole life. The true depth of that statement is amazing. Its depth is amazing. I just got the chills, when I re-read it for probably the 100th time. Here's another "version" from the Dhammapada: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought; It is founded on our thoughrts and is made up of our thoughts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solvability Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Go to the Dr. get a physical to be sure you don't have anything going on that is dragging you down - you should do this from time to time. Then go play with your dog. Works for me. My best to you. It is not just the shooting that I enjoy it is the folks that I am with - shooters are good folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackdr1ver Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Just to update on this thread: I wanted to thank you all for your kind words and motivation. I am back at it! I have started dry firing again and I have seemed to rekindle the fire. It has been difficult but the bus is back on the road! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have followed this from the beginning. Very glad tackdriver has found the way back. For me, as of yesterday, I have decided it is time to walk away. I am hoping after I get my body fixed I can get my head in line but for now, I have decided next weekend I will clean and oil my guns and take a wait and see attitude. Physical pain is making me someone you do not want to be around socially. Best of luck to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Stay tough Gary. And I hope we'll still see you on the board. "We must adjust to an ever changing road while holding onto unchanging principles." You have my best wishes. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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