Time slows down in the moment of release from "summary" of Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel
The archer must learn to let go of the desire to hit the target, to release the arrow without any conscious effort. This state of mind is essential in the art of archery, as it allows the archer to become one with the bow and arrow, to transcend the limitations of the physical world. It is in this moment of release that time seems to slow down, as if the archer is suspended in a state of pure concentration and mindfulness. In this state, the archer is able to fully focus on the present moment, on the act of releasing the arrow with perfect form and technique. The distractions of the outside world fade away, leaving only the archer and the target in a timeless state of perfect alignment. The archer becomes fully absorbed in the moment, completely attuned to the flow of energy between the bow and arrow. As the arrow is released, the archer experiences a sense of unity with the universe, a feeling of oneness with all things. Time seems to stretch out infinitely, allowing the archer to dwell in the ...
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