“On action alone be thy interest, never on its fruits.” Unknown“Look down, not out…keep your eyes on your mark,” my friend and coach reminded me. “Don’t worry about the pins, just hit your mark.” Bowling is one game where your entire focus is on your mark and your follow-through. If you do those two things—assuming you’ve chosen the right mark for your release and the lane condition—you will hit the pocket. Notice these professional bowlers are all looking down at the marks, not at the pins.
When I first started bowling, all I looked at were the pins. All too often I would hit only two or three of them. The idea of focusing on a mark on the floor and aiming for that didn’t make sense to me. When I got a coach I discovered the marks are about twenty feet from the foul line, but the pins are sixty feet away. It’s much more likely to hit the marks accurately. Then I just needed to discover which mark was the best place to aim for the way my ball would spin and roll from my release. I wish we had marks in life goals, also. Oh, wait. We do! Years ago I was part of an automation team working on a two year project, when management cancelled the it due to an emerging technology that would make our solution obsolete. So, today we take projects in steps, and then re-evaluate the goal after each step. This also works with declaring a major in college, or when planning a weather-dependent event ahead of time; like a vacation, camping trip, or wedding. Today when I bowl, it’s enough to give my full attention to having a consistent release, follow-through, and to hit my mark. When I get it right, I’m pleased with the results. Are you dreaming of goals that you’re not reaching? Have you thought about breaking them into smaller, more manageable steps? What can you do today to make your goals more achievable? Lord, keep my focused on my next step and not lose my way trying to see into the unknown. Amen “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you.” Matthew 6:33 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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