Life always seems to be a balance between productive, “get-it-done” energy and simply being in the flow. While I admit, I’ve come pretty close to mastering the productive energy, I often find myself dreaming of a life where I am more in the flow.
One afternoon this week I felt that urge to walk away from the to-do list and just let go. And I did just that. Instead I found myself piddling around the house, cleaning up some mental and physical energy, and just doing whatever came up.
After a few hours, I felt completely refreshed and went back to my computer to do a few more things. I love the feeling of a clear head, when the pieces just come together. To me, this is the perfect balance of flow and productivity. To experience both in the same day is a special treat. I am able to recognize how much more energized I feel, even at the end of the night. I found myself going to bed thinking, I’m not actually physically tired.
But being in the flow can help us receive more intuitive hits, reduce our stress, be in the present moment, and just enjoy life more. Besides, all we have is each individual day. [Read more...]
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