A.R.O.S.

By: Bill Mood: i love golf Date: 12/28/2007 14:07:14 Music: None

Please read my prior blog if you want to know what the heck I'm talking about.

The 2nd assignment-- Using clear intent to establish a place for an experience I call “Holding the Space”. In A.R.O.S. the paradigm is “To Be One With”. We’re not competing against other golfer’s, the course, or one’s self. In this program we call upon strength, resolve, compassion and humor.

Holding the Space:
We now explore one answer to "what’s happening". In that space of time, when the other golfer/golfer’s are preparing to hit, you honor them by Holding the Space. You do this by being Centered and Grounded. (I first learned about this when I was training for a certification in Shiatsu Acupressure back in 83.) Here’s how I was taught:

Centering—Your mind (imagination) takes you to the space in your body that’s about 2-3 inches below your navel and some 2-3 inches deep. Allow your breath to begin there, expanding the abdomen with fresh nourishing energy. As the inhale continues your lungs drink deep. On the exhale, the belly softens, you release oxygen, carbon dioxide, fears, doubts, worries, and a large volume of gratitude for the life this breath sustains.

Grounding—Your mind takes your breath down into the earth and sends out roots in all directions. You and the earth are one. You are still doing the Centering breathing except the inhale begins and ends in the earth.

So, here’s the deal-- when your hitting, I Center and Ground; I’ve got your back! I’m going to be Holding the Space while you hit. I’m in pure observation mode. I’m not there to judge if your shot is good or bad or whatever you want to call it. What I am is grounded and centered. Add two or three other golfer’s holding the space and here is a unique vibe situation that is powerful.

I recommend maintaining an air of confidentiallity while doing these assignments. When the time comes that someone notices a positive shift in your golf game/being, let your wisdom share what your heart says.

 Stay tuned for there is much more to come.