The arrow hits the mark effortlessly from "summary" of Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel
The master archer draws the bow with a sense of calm and focus, his movements fluid and effortless. There is no tension in his body, no strain in his muscles. He is like a leaf floating gently on the surface of a stream, carried along by the current of his own inner strength. As he takes aim, his mind is clear and his gaze unwavering. He does not see the target as something separate from himself, but as an extension of his own being. The arrow is not simply a tool to hit the mark, but a manifestation of his intention and will. When he releases the arrow, it flies straight and true, guided by the master's skill and concentration. It does not veer off course or waver in its trajectory. It follows the path laid out for it with precision and accuracy. As the arrow reaches its target, there is a sense of completion and fulfillment in the master's heart. He is not surprised by his success, nor does he take credit for it. The arrow hitting the mark effortlessly is simply the natural outcome of his years of practice and dedication to the art of archery. In this moment of harmony and unity, there is no separation between the archer, the bow...
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