When you think about high performing athletes throughout history they will talk about being “in the zone”. Or having “zen”. Those experiences are know as Flow State … or a Flow State of Mind. It’s when you are so immersed in something so deeply that the world around you becomes quite. Being in a Flow State is when your mind, body and spirt are all aligned in a single focus. The energy flows freely in harmony… in unison, as one. It typically exists when someone is so passionate about something, or so in tuned, that they become one with their thoughts and actions in the moment. It’s pretty amazing to watch. We don’t just see it with athletes. Artists will often experience Flow State. Painters, sculptures, musicians and actors will talk about being one with their craft. It’s like Jimi Hendrix’s guitar will become an extension of the energy vibration from within him. When he plays, he has these moments that you can tell, nothing else exist, fir him. I could go on and on… Bruce Lee…Einstein. They have all experienced these moments when they are so hyper-focused on what they are doing… what they are focused on….that nothing else exists. Not even those things that most of us see as obstacles or road blocks. That’s because our mind takes over and recognizes potential issues and then doubt sets in to disrupt the flow of energy. I believe the key… the really import thing to understand… is when you can be in a flow state AND aware of your surroundings… at the the time, to navigate those moments with the belief of focus and continuous motion that the “obstacles” are no longer a threat. They merely become part of the path in which you take. This is better understood as the serenity prayer… applying the serenity pray… not as in a guiding way of life… but in each moment… throughout life. Let’s break that down. God (the higher power / or the energy of existence, within me) Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change (the calmness, to be at peace with the obstacles in my path) Courage to change the things I can (the ability to do something that may frighten me, but is possible) And the wisdom to know the difference. (the knowledge and awareness of my surroundings) I’m currently reading… actually listening to… the audiobook of Bruce Lipton, PhD, “The Wisdom of Your Cells”.. He talks about his examination of /and years of studying…. how our cells react differently to the environment (positively and/ or negatively) in “cultures”…and when you think about it… we are all made up of billions of cells. And our “culture” is the place where we spend our time… our environment. I would have to agree that a “toxic” “culture” will effect a long term effect and be “detrimental” to the cells (or people). The opposite would be true… when there’s a positive flow of energy. Imagine being on a team of people who operate this way, together… in unison. All focused on the same end result. Different functions, different perspectives…different paths… but the same end result. The same focal point. It’s not an unachievable utopia. It’s all possible. Keeping that focal point as your beacon, you have to come back to how you make an impact: Self-Leadership. What are you doing to be part of the process? And it’s not just what you’re doing, in regards to results, but how you are opened up to others’ actions and results…. Working together in a Flow State. Really powerful stuff. I’d love your feedback. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please SUBSCRIBE to the show. I’d been honored if you would Write me a Review… with yourself thoughts about this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @jtjohnson360 Connect with me on Facebook @ Own Your Space Podcast. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Be Blessed, my friend… as you go on your journey…Own Your Space