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Russian Legion, Topgun Union
Oliver Lang T
aking the
Year Off US Paintball
From Oliver Lang:
During these past few months I have embarked
on quite a journey. A journey I never would
have thought that it would change my life
so much for the better. I have just opened a
chapter in my life that I need to pursue more.
I have been learning an abundance of yogic
knowledge that was brought to my attention.
A wealth of information to self improvement,
health and happiness. I feel the need to seek
more and learn more about these topics.
After 16 consecutive seasons of playing
professional paintball, and blossoming into
who I am within this beautiful sport, I’m ready
to learn who I truly am underneath this jersey.
truly appreciate what I had? Why am I feeling
like I can’t go on like this? After deciding to
take a break, a lot of thoughts came up.
I’m afraid that I’m letting a lot of people down.
I’m leaving the security of a place I’ve called
home for twenty years to travel and live in
unfamiliar countries. I’m choosing to leave
behind friends and family that I’ve shared so
many memories with. I’m trading in the familiar
for the uncertain, and with that comes both
fear and excitement.
My plan is to fully live in the moment and
see where this experience takes me. I plan
on taking on many physical, spiritual and
mental obstacles to arrive and become a better
happier healthier Oliver. I plan on traveling
throughout Asia.
I will still be playing European paintball as
well as attending many clinics to help grow the
level of sport in Asia.
Paintball has been a benchmark in my lifetime
and to have achieved all that I have has
maybe it my dream come true. Along this
dream of mine I have learned many valuable
lessons travelled to far off lands and have
had of a life time all do to this sport. I want
to lead by example, and It is a great humble
honour of mine to have all you people who
care so much about me. This is an opportunity
of mine in which I can finally give back to this
paintball community.
It’s time for me to break the pattern of my
repetitive self and explore new lands. I feel
that separation is also a part of mastery and
I plan on returning in 2016 as an even more
rounded, sharper, faster, smarter, and much
more mindful player.
This year I am asking for your support in my
decision to take a year long sabbatical in a
quest of a life time. To really challenge myself
and push into the unknown. The decision to
take time off from paintball has been a hard
one.
I want what is best for all of us in this paintball
community, we depend on each other and we
need to grow. With this challenge I invite you
all into my heart and my life. I will share with
you my daily practice in hope you do the same
for others.
I started this offseason with the feeling that I
had to do something different. In December I
arrived in Peru. At night I would sit and listen
to the sounds of the jungle, but all I could think
about was paintball. How do I continue to play
paintball and make it as fun and exciting as
when I first started? What will it take for me to
Finally this is my chance to serve you all
because without even knowing, it you all
have motivated me so much in my past to
fulfill my dreams.
I look forward to dedicating this year to myself
but also sharing with of you my progress, so
maybe you as well can face your fears and
step into the unknown.
Thank you. I love you and thank you for
loving me. - Oliver Lang
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