Your Inner Golfer

While I know there is no denying the sheer power of visualization and guided imagery in producing significant changes in a person’s emotional and physical attributes, there are many studies and real-life examples that prove this fact. Even if someone fully believes in these techniques, the mind works in such a way that it helps to see concrete proof of the process working for others.

Several large universities have conducted studies that prove the efficacy of visualization and guided imagery in a controlled setting, and the results garnered were truly enlightening. Most of these studies involved two control groups: one that was using visualization and one that wasn’t. Each group was asked to perform a myriad of related tasks and actions, both familiar and unfamiliar. In almost all cases, the group that utilized visualization performed significantly better than the groups left to their own devices.

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To the average person, the word “fore” is interpreted simply as a number. “Four what?” might be their reply. No emotional response, no instant recognition, just a slightly puzzled look. For a golfer or golf enthusiast, the response is markedly different.

To a golfer the word “Fore!” invokes a completely different, and unique, range of emotions. If your are the one shouting fore! then you are most likely on the tee—perhaps at the first hole—about to partake in one of your favorite activities. Its your signal that its time to have a little well earned R&R. If your hear another golfer yell fore!, especially unexpectedly, then chances are your first thoughts are along the lines “duck and cover”, or at least they should be. But what is it about this almost magical word? Where did it come from and what does it really mean?

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