Archer's Path, Michael Cleary Seeing the Target Clearly Wisdom Begins Beyond Technique An archer can spend years developing good form: stance, draw, anchor, release, equipment tuning, and steady practice until the movements feel natural. These skills matte... Perfections Zen in Archery Aug 21, 2026
Archer's Path, Michael Cleary Steady Mind, Steady Arrow Every archer has experienced it: the bow rises, the sight settles into the gold, and the mind begins to wander. Thoughts about the last arrow, worries about the score, distractions from the crowd, or ... Perfections Zen in Archery Aug 14, 2026
Archer's Path, Michael Cleary The Archer Who Returns Joyful Effort is often misunderstood. It is easy to think it means pushing harder, practicing longer, or never taking a break. In reality, it is something much quieter. Joyful Effort is the willingnes... Perfections Zen in Archery Aug 7, 2026
Archer's Path, Michael Cleary The Space Between Shots Finding Steadiness in Difficult Moments The third of the Six Perfections is patience. In archery, patience is more than waiting; it is the practice of staying present when difficulty, frustration, or ... Perfections Zen in Archery Jul 31, 2026
Archer's Path, Michael Cleary How We Carry Ourselves Success is easy to measure. We count points, track scores, and see where each arrow lands. But archery also gives us another way to measure growth. We can look at how we act, how we treat others, and ... Perfections Zen in Archery Jul 24, 2026
Archer's Path, Michael Cleary Giving Beyond the Arrow In archery, generosity is often thought of as something that happens away from the shooting line. We think of volunteering at tournaments, donating equipment, or helping a new archer find their footin... Perfections Zen in Archery Jul 17, 2026
Archer's Path, Michael Cleary The Six Perfections and Competition The Six Perfections provide an interesting framework for competitive archery. Rather than seeing competition as something separate from practice, the perfections invite the archer to use competition i... Perfections Zen in Archery Jul 10, 2026