Great input, thanks! I actually shot last night and had the best practice session in ages. I did several things after searching the net and reading your feedback. Here's what I've concluded.

#1) The joy of instinctive shooting comes from achieving a clean and proper release. It is not about where the arrow goes. The mind can handle that...instinctively.

#2) I focused on the shelf during my draw and had no problem getting there.

#3) I told myself "the wick is out", as in, the candle is not burning, then looked at the target. One internet site I found talked about the brain's auto reflexof pulling your hand away from a burning candle when you feel the heat. It happens without your permission, much like the arrow leaving before you are ready. It really helped me settle down when I thought about it.

#4) I held my draw to a 5 count, challenging myself to wait till the 5 was behind me. This has been very difficult in the past but not so last night.

#5) I dropped down to my 40# bow from the 52# I hunt with.

Here's hoping :-)