Michael Cleary Right Concentration Right Concentration in archery is the ability to gather the mind into a single, steady point and remain there without strain. It is not forceful focus or trying harder. It is calm attention that stays... Eightfold Path Feb 20, 2026
Michael Cleary Right Mindfulness Right Mindfulness in archery is the practice of being fully present with each part of the shot, without distraction, judgment, or rushing the outcome. It is not about clearing the mind completely, but... Eightfold Path Feb 13, 2026
Michael Cleary Right Effort Right Effort is the steady work that keeps an archer on the path of growth. It is the energy that moves the practice forward without forcing it. It is the willingness to show up, to learn, to improve,... Eightfold Path Feb 6, 2026
Michael Cleary Right Livelihood Right Livelihood in archery is the practice of choosing a path that supports personal growth, integrity, and the well being of others. It means that the way you participate in the archery world reflec... Eightfold Path Jan 30, 2026
Michael Cleary Right Action Right Action is the moment when intention becomes movement. It is the practice of choosing actions that support skill, character, and community. In archery this principle shows up every time you lift ... Eightfold Path Jan 23, 2026
Michael Cleary Right Speech Right Speech in Practice and at Events Right Speech is more than a guideline. It is an everyday practice that shapes how we train, how we compete, and how we support one another. It reminds us that wo... Eightfold Path Jan 16, 2026
Michael Cleary Right Intention In archery, the quality of practice is shaped not only by technique but also by the mindset brought to the range. Right Intention is the commitment to approach each session with clarity, purpose, and ... Eightfold Path Jan 9, 2026
Michael Cleary Right View Right View in archery begins before the bow is ever raised and continues long after the last arrow is shot. It is the way an archer understands what the practice truly is and what it is not. When this... Eightfold Path Jan 2, 2026