Unlike an empty silence, on which you're uncomfortable and trying to get out of it, a full silence holds you together and creates a comfortable space to rest on.
This full silence is akin to the flow state, where your mind and emotions become as still as a serene lake.
Experientially, it's more of a profound shift in consciousness, where you feel effortlessly connected and able to tap into deep inner resources that allow you to create incredible works.
Accessing this full silence, this flow state, isn't always easy, especially for individuals living in a modern, urban setting.
The Pathways to Flow
One of the pathways to reach that state begins with piercing through an empty silence - distancing ourselves from the constant living noise and signals that surround us.
But I find this isn't always practical, and an alternative that I circle around with my thoughts is to brute force my way into the full silence, establishing a deep connection to the layers of consciousness that lie beneath the surface of everyday experience, despite the cacophony of the world around me.
Cultivating Mental Discipline
Achieving the latter may first require a certain mental discipline and resilience. It means learning to quiet the restless chatter of the mind, to let go of the need for external validation or stimulation, and to anchor yourself firmly in the present moment.
The discipline aspect could involve techniques like meditation, breathwork, or even sensory deprivation - anything that can help you cut through the noise and distractions to access that still, calm center within.
An interesting trick is to not fight against the living energy all around you, but to learn how to harmonize with it.
Being able to move through the chaos without being swept up in it, maintaining an internal equilibrium even as the external world keeps fluctuating.
Definitely, it's a skill that takes a lot of time and practice to develop.
The Essence of Flow State on Demand
With this mental/emotional space established, an individual is then able to lose themselves in the act of creation.
Ideas seem to materialize effortlessly, as they tap into that profound state of concentrated expression. The world fades away, and they exist in a bubble of creative intensity.
Yet, when needed, this same individual can also transition back out of that space, re-engaging with the outside world, attending to practical matters, and switching between different projects.
I know, it seems more like a concept than an applicable practical reality, but I think this ability to toggle between these mental states is what allows a modern creator to consistently produce their best work, even amidst the distractions of daily life.
It could well be the essence of achieving flow state on demand, immersed within the empty silence that unsettles us but still bringing down the full silence that grounds and nourishes us, unlocking our highest creative and productive potential.
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