From separation to unity

Is it possible that we have overlooked something?

That we chase after an idea, yet still close ourselves off to the true meaning behind it? Merging with our bow, with our target, with our shot, is a pursuit we all feel connected to. But how is it possible that this feeling attracts us so much, while we continue to deny ourselves the true revelation behind it? For any archer who experiences it even once, it's almost an addiction.

The feeling of simply knowing, of feeling it. You feel connected, "at one" with the target. An incredible feeling, a feeling of fullness, far removed from all our expectations. It is the connection, the focus, from which this result ultimately follows. We all seem to understand it in archery, but for those around us, it often seems to end just as quickly. I can't say whether, in interpersonal moments of separation, we truly believe ourselves when we think that the fulfillment of our expectations could truly create a feeling of fullness, of connection, of wholeness. But the fact is, a perfect shot is always preceded by an already felt connection. Without wanting something, because wanting means not having it yet. It is much more a feeling of "already experiencing it," far removed from separation. We practice it with bow and arrow, but this realization shouldn't be limited to our hobby.

As Sagittarius, we love the challenge and the feeling of adapting to external and internal adversities, but with other people, we often feel inhibited, as if we have to precisely measure our efforts. But abundance, connection, doesn't work by limiting ourselves. By making a distinction and clearly deciding where or with whom it should end, we cut ourselves off again. While being able to set boundaries is a definite strength, it's important to distinguish.

Through a loving and clear boundary, where we move away from an unhelpful game of hurtful behavior and toward clarity about our own values, away from closing off our own inner selves. Often, the saying goes, "whatever you call into the forest, what you recites." It's just a pity that we always forget that we ourselves are also the ones making the call. Clearly, every conflict always requires two parties, but only one to end it, and to do so with genuine clarity and without pretending.

True strength never involves being able to endure a lot, or are the best shooters automatically the ones with the most weight on their fingers?

Contribution by: Bettina Platzer