Golf News for Friday, December 14, 2007 | Books

Michael Shingleton's new book, Peace and Par, is now available

Want to get into the "zone" during a round of golf?

Michael Shingleton's book "Peace and Par - Enjoying Golf in the Now" is the first golf book to share an ancient technique for bringing the mind away from the past and future and into the Now. Shingleton calls this method the "Now Sound." Learn more at his website www.thenowsound.net.

The most important step on the journey to the “zone” is to learn to detach from the mind. In order to do this one has to recognize there is an energy within ‘watching’ the mind think thoughts. This energy exists naturally within you, so the means to feel or recognize it should also be natural. There is nothing more natural than breathing, and that is exactly what the ancient technique called the “Now Sound” is all about.

One reason golf is such an attraction for so many is that it is one of the few games where there is the potential- at any time- for anyone to hit a shot as good as the best in the sport. The concept of the “zone” in sports and golf is well known. It has been experienced by most golfers, and yet most golfers believe the zone applies only to the professional women and men or the elite athletes like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods. The truth is the “zone” is just the Now, and it can be experienced more often by everyone.

When negative thoughts occur, you can watch the Now Sound. When you walk between shots, you can use the Now Sound. When you hook a shot into the living room of a condo, you can use the Now Sound. In those moments when you use the Now Sound the noise of the mind will subside. You will experience an acceptance for where you are and have more fun with the game of golf and with your life.

Within the pages of "Peace and Par" are detailed, yet easy to understand instructions on how to actualize and use the technique. The book also holds stories and examples from Shingleton’s own life. The manuscript is both telling and touching, with more than a tinge of Shingleton’s delightful humor.

When not playing bogie golf on the courses of the Seacoast in New Hampshire, Michael Shingleton offers stress management seminars and relationship coaching.

To place orders for Peace and Par:
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