What do you love about playing golf?

February is the month when we turn our attention to the feeling of love in our hearts. Universally, Valentine’s Day on the 14^th of February is designated as a day to show our love to others through gift giving. Valentine hearts remind us that love is the greatest emotion that brings us joy.

As humans we block out the awareness of the feeling of love by allowing negative thought patterns and fear-based actions to interfere with enjoying our lives and our golf games. Play from your heart instead of your brain as your heart has 5-6,000 times more energy than the brain.

Perhaps this year you can gift yourself by remembering through all the adversities how much you love to play golf. When you are in love with playing golf, you have lost yourself in the euphoric feeling, forgotten your ego and personality, and are one with that feeling of being in love.

A change of heart changes everything.

Love the game for what it is; a compelling game full of ups and downs, twists and turns, ecstasy and frustration. Love is a unique life force energy that motivates us. Without the passion, it is just dedication. Without the love, it can feel like an all consuming work effort.

Love is what holds our attention in the present.

Here are some reasons to love the game of golf:

• Golf is a fun game to play.
• Golf is a game played alone or with others.
• Golf is a common social bond among all who play the game.
• Golf is a game played outdoors in the beauty of nature.
• Golf is a game that challenges you against the golf course and others.
• Golf is a game that moves you into an inner state of focus.
• Golf is played in a peaceful setting that can relax you.
• Golf reinforces confidence in you and in your abilities.
• Golf teaches you about yourself.
• Golf is a game that pushes you mentally.
• Golf is a game of honor.
• Golf is a sport that can be played for life.
• Golf is the ultimate challenge for perfection.
• Playing golf “in the zone” is the same feeling as when a person is “in love.”

What can you add to this list? What do you love about playing golf?

Play “in the zone” with Joan

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