If ever I am at a pub quiz and the quizmaster inquires "What is the name of the feathers, fins, or vanes positioned at the end of an arrow?" I will surely be the hero of the team. A co-worker and Wikipedia (two irreplaceable resources) have revealed that these elements are referred to as "fletching" or, if you prefer, individually as a "fletch."
The tip of an arrow performs its function, the shaft holds it together, and the fletching directs it. Each part is essential in order for the arrow to hit its target. That being established, anyone game for a life metaphor?
Tip --> Talents and resources
Shaft --> Character
Fletching --> Priorities
Just as with an arrow, we can sharpen our talents and resources; we can avoid situations that crack our character; and we can choose our priorities. This last point struck me the other day. (Get it?) Again, I can choose what is important to me. These priorities, whether people or hobbies or dreams, will shape my life direction. Thankfully, the fletching is the easiest part of the trio to change. When I am feeling frustrated with my lack of physical coordination or bored with my weekly schedule, I can swap a couple of metaphorical feathers or simply remind myself that I am on course for a different target.
Tip --> Talents and resources
Shaft --> Character
Fletching --> Priorities
Just as with an arrow, we can sharpen our talents and resources; we can avoid situations that crack our character; and we can choose our priorities. This last point struck me the other day. (Get it?) Again, I can choose what is important to me. These priorities, whether people or hobbies or dreams, will shape my life direction. Thankfully, the fletching is the easiest part of the trio to change. When I am feeling frustrated with my lack of physical coordination or bored with my weekly schedule, I can swap a couple of metaphorical feathers or simply remind myself that I am on course for a different target.
“If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live,
or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair,
but ask me what I am living for, in detail,
ask me what I think is keeping me from living fully for the thing I want to live for.”
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