From the course: Creating Flow
Every moment can't be a flow state
- When I'm writing about something that I feel passionate about, I lose the sense of time. I write best in the morning right when I wake up, when the world around me is quiet. I'm immersed in the moment and there's nothing else I would rather be doing. We all find our flow states in a different way. You might find those special moments when you're connected with your family or on a walk in nature or dancing or gardening. Think about the moments when you feel most in sync with yourself and your life. While it's important to find and understand the conditions and activities that create flow for you, you also need to be realistic that you can't be in flow all the time. Flow is a state of optimal experience, where you are fully present and immersed in what you're doing. Once you understand conceptually that flow is a state, try to let go and not put pressure or stress on your desire to be in flow all the time. Try to understand it conceptually and then recreate the flow conditions in your life. Give yourself space. Give yourself a period of time where you don't have anything to do or anywhere to be. For example, I don't make any plans on Sundays, and it brings a sense of spaciousness into my life, which I believe is important for all of us. Also relax and become one with the moment, be present. Think about what surfers might feel when they're connected to the ocean. This is what you want to experience with your sense of time. And finally, learn to quiet your mind. The mind likes to create stories, which sometimes isn't helpful, especially when we're seeking more ease. Pay attention to the unnecessary chatter and release it when you can. So if you let go, give yourself space, relax into the moment, and quiet your mind. You might see more flow in your life naturally.
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