{"id":1896,"date":"2015-07-02T11:26:43","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T14:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2015-07-02T11:26:43","modified_gmt":"2015-07-02T14:56:43","slug":"proverbs-are-a-good-belief-system-for-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/proverbs-are-a-good-belief-system-for-golf\/","title":{"rendered":"Proverbs are a good belief system for golf"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIf you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0These words are spoken by actor Bradley Cooper in the Oscar nominated movie \u201cSilver Linings Playbook.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every cloud has a silver lining <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Every cloud has a silver lining means that difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun. When you look at the edges of every cloud you can see the sun shining there like a silver lining. This saying reminding us that every difficult situation has a bright side is as true in the game of golf as well as in life. Remembering the proverb gives us hope when we encounter an undesirable situation.<\/p>\n

Proverbs are powerful affirmations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A proverb is a simple saying popularized by repetition that expresses a truth based on common sense or practical experience. Proverbs are known as \u201cshort expressions of popular wisdom\u201d, not to be confused with sarcastic sayings from personal experience. Proverbs inspire and teach us important aspects of life. The more they are repeated, the more automatic the belief becomes. The good thing about proverbs is that they are short and easily memorized.<\/p>\n

Following are some proverbs that can help maintain a positive attitude in your golf game. See if these time-tested sayings of wisdom and truths apply to your golf game.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n