Golfing as a metaphor for life

I'm no golfer so I've never really thought about golfing as a metaphor for life before.  However when I stumbled upon a post at Verve Coaching headed "Ease Up and Don't Swing So Hard!" I was immediately struck by the metaphor - and keen to read more.

Perhaps it was something in the words that struck me, that feeling of recognition when you sense that a particular phrase has been written just with you in mind...

I could see from reading on that the metaphor of golf for life worked on lots of levels: you always learn something new; it can be difficult, challenging, fun and rewarding.  But the bit I really loved was that advice to ease up on your golf swing:

When I relax, limit the height of my back swing, and allow the club head to fall naturally in a gentle and controlled arc toward the ball, I get better distance and accuracy than I can imagine or understand.

What a lovely metaphor - and great advice whether you're wanting to improve your golf swing or learn how to glide more effortlessly through life...

Comments

[Nick]

Hi Joanna
Just following the link back and arrived here. What a lovely warm place to land and discover!

I like the golf quote. One that made me smile is "Golf and sex are about the only things you can enjoy without being good at." (don't know the source).

If you ever get a chance to read 'The Inner Game of Golf' by Tim Gallwey I think you'll like it... very Zen.

It's good to 'find you' Joanna

[Joanna Young]

Hi Nick, thanks for the feedback - plus a quote and book reference into the bargain!

I'm glad you found me too :)

Best wishes

Joanna