Haiku is a major form of Japanese verse that often evokes allusion and comparisons, often to things in nature. With the natural beauty of both Kyudo and western-based archery, I thought that I should seek out such an expression of what archery means to me. In my search, I found one such expression made by fellow archer and blogger Zach Robinson. Zach's expression resonnated with me as I think of Sensei's words. He likened the yumi to a "great teacher" and in this I believe that when engaged in archery practice, we learn to focus inward. In our struggle for perfection, we cannot help but discover the flaws within ourselves.
"The weight of bow, string
balance and beauty within
an instrument, tool"
- Zack Robinson
While I am not certain if Zack practices Kyudo but he definately is an archer as such has gained an understanding of archery as an intrument to help us achieve balance and inner beauty. Of course, I could be completely wrong and totally out of touch with the true meaning of his Haiku. However, given the medium of his expression, I certainly thought he was drawing this link between archery and self development and self improvement.
As I get older, I am find myself engaged in more self reflection and most certainly my Kyudo practice affords me that opportunity to look inward.
While I am not certain if Zack practices Kyudo but he definately is an archer as such has gained an understanding of archery as an intrument to help us achieve balance and inner beauty. Of course, I could be completely wrong and totally out of touch with the true meaning of his Haiku. However, given the medium of his expression, I certainly thought he was drawing this link between archery and self development and self improvement.
As I get older, I am find myself engaged in more self reflection and most certainly my Kyudo practice affords me that opportunity to look inward.
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