Zen & the art of fly fishing
Fly fishing this afternoon out west. A great lesson in the zen of attention to patterns, details, dynamics, and the art of centering. Obsession with outcomes is a distraction, as with anything. Intention is also not as important as attention. Consciousness as noticing what’s possible becomes key to skillful action. The weather was beautiful, the fish bountiful, the venue bucolic, and the learning amazing.
August 30th, 2007 22:20
What happens to the fish you catch?
August 31st, 2007 09:22
They are all cleaned and given away as gifts.
August 31st, 2007 23:08
Have you seen the movie, A River Runs Through It.?
It’s a good lesson in taoist reflection and fly fishing.
Jim
September 1st, 2007 08:20
It’s a beautiful movie with some great shots featuring fly fishing as rich metaphor.