John Kleinheinz Fort Worth: On Life Lessons Fishing Can Teach You
Hey, everyone! This is John Kleinheinz Fort Worth and I absolutely enjoy blogging about my hobbies, one of which is fishing. In pop culture, fishing is seen as a boring; an "old man" kind of activity but as a young man who's hooked on the sport, I can assure you that there's more to it than casting one's line and waiting for a pull.
If I were to sum up my experiences, I'd have to agree with the notion that fishing has nothing to do with catching fish. It sounds ironic, but trying your hand at fishing yourself should help clarify what we fishing enthusiasts are getting at. With that said, there are some pretty essential life lessons that one can pick up while fishing. For me, my number one life lesson would have to be that solitude is sacred.
A lot of times, it's just you and your boat, and the wide expanse of nature—it's the perfect backdrop to reflect and look back on your life. You may be sharing the lake or river with other people but once you get a pull on your line, it's just you and the fish and no one else. If you let it get away, that's fine; no one will make fun of you for it. At the same time, if you manage to land a big one, you'll only have yourself in the moment to give you a pat on the back. My point being, solitude allows you to appreciate your own company in ways you never would have.
There are plenty more life lessons fishing can teach you but I suppose the most important thing is to enjoy your precious time with nature; remaining open and receptive while you're out on the lake ought to help you find meaning in the sport.