No, and if you read the comment from Dan Razovsky, the shofar blast might come through as a call of "Fore!" Wherever we are and whatever we are doing the call is going out, "Wake up!"
I’ve recently picked back up the game of golf. I got new golf clubs for Father’s Day. For many years I’ve lost touch of having fun playing golf. I’ve been mechanical with my swing thoughts allowing me not to be present at all throughout the round of golf. I’d hit a bad shot, then in between the shot I’d focus on how in the world did I do that?
The timing is right with the month of Elul and teshuvah. I’ve been reading golf psychology, in particular, ‘Golf Is Not A Perfect Game’ by Dr. Bob Rotella. I’m learning how to be my own best friend not just on the golf course but off the golf course. I’m helping rebuild my confidence in myself that I know I have within. I will catch the “negative thoughts” and not get caught up with them.
Lastly, in golf to simply look at my target line and then roll (NOT HIT) the ball (in putting) or hit the ball in iron or drive shots. Same thing in life, see what’s in front of me and stay in the present.
Very last note. Have fun and enjoy life. Time to wake up to a shofar blast!
What you write, Dan, is so true to a Jewish spiritual approach to life. Spiritual perspectives can be honed and growth can happen as much on a golf course as in a synagogue. (Don’t tell your rabbi that; you’re likely to hear the old joke about the hole-in-one on Yom Kippur — message me if you have not heard it.) Wherever you are, there YOU are, and, as Rabbi Yisroel Salanter said on seeing a shoemaker working in the evening, as long as the candle is still burning there is time to work and repair.
This is truly a time to value our individual use and understanding of the value of Mussar studies and engagement. To focus intently on oneself and identify our sole purpose can only come through self knowledge.
What a daunting job!
Thanks, Alan for opening our direction of thought.
No, and if you read the comment from Dan Razovsky, the shofar blast might come through as a call of "Fore!" Wherever we are and whatever we are doing the call is going out, "Wake up!"
Thank you for the gentle reminder!
I’ve recently picked back up the game of golf. I got new golf clubs for Father’s Day. For many years I’ve lost touch of having fun playing golf. I’ve been mechanical with my swing thoughts allowing me not to be present at all throughout the round of golf. I’d hit a bad shot, then in between the shot I’d focus on how in the world did I do that?
The timing is right with the month of Elul and teshuvah. I’ve been reading golf psychology, in particular, ‘Golf Is Not A Perfect Game’ by Dr. Bob Rotella. I’m learning how to be my own best friend not just on the golf course but off the golf course. I’m helping rebuild my confidence in myself that I know I have within. I will catch the “negative thoughts” and not get caught up with them.
Lastly, in golf to simply look at my target line and then roll (NOT HIT) the ball (in putting) or hit the ball in iron or drive shots. Same thing in life, see what’s in front of me and stay in the present.
Very last note. Have fun and enjoy life. Time to wake up to a shofar blast!
With gratitude,
Dan Razowsky
What you write, Dan, is so true to a Jewish spiritual approach to life. Spiritual perspectives can be honed and growth can happen as much on a golf course as in a synagogue. (Don’t tell your rabbi that; you’re likely to hear the old joke about the hole-in-one on Yom Kippur — message me if you have not heard it.) Wherever you are, there YOU are, and, as Rabbi Yisroel Salanter said on seeing a shoemaker working in the evening, as long as the candle is still burning there is time to work and repair.
Thanks for the reminder that I don’t need to wait for a shofar blast to take stock and seek the balance needed to transform.🪬
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This is truly a time to value our individual use and understanding of the value of Mussar studies and engagement. To focus intently on oneself and identify our sole purpose can only come through self knowledge.
What a daunting job!
Thanks, Alan for opening our direction of thought.
B. Kaplan.
Yes, a big job, but we shouldn't be daunted. The Alter of Kelm said, "It is the work of a lifetime. And that's why you were given a lifetime!"