This rang deeply. I was immensely resonant with the discussion around short and long term interests. This article will change my course of action today-- thank you Heather.
Another gem of an essay! And what an exciting reading list! I look forward to reading the Matthew Crawford book you mention. Coming across your reference to Istanbul was especially resonant as i am in Turkey and heading back to Istanbul after a 5-week road trip around the western Black Sea and Central regions.
I love this article. I really appreciate your description of the many types and different ways to achieve flow. We all match to our own beat and finding what's optimal for us IS powerful. Thanks Heather!
I heard a podcast awhile back on Art of Manliness with Steven Kotler discussing flow and his Flow Research Collective. It was fascinating, and quite scientific, and worth a listen.
Still, that idea of flow lacked the elegance and beauty of the flow you describe. You've captured something. I often see myself in your writing, in your word choices, in your cadence.
Nice job, your voice comes through clearly. I got caught up early. I have paddle boarded a little. I know taking anything paper on the board with me would not result in a great outcome for the paper. I'm guessing you have a waterproof satchel of some type.
Beautiful essay. Been thinking a lot about flow-at-the-dayjob—when it happens for me and when it doesn’t. Seems to depend on two things: (1) having a consequential project to work on, and (2) autonomy (including the autonomy to step in and out of collaborations).
Of course, these requirements rarely coincide. I wonder if the same can’t be said for our culture at large. If we as a population just had something worthwhile to work on, and could agree on what that was…
Holy cow Batman. That was really good.
This rang deeply. I was immensely resonant with the discussion around short and long term interests. This article will change my course of action today-- thank you Heather.
Another gem of an essay! And what an exciting reading list! I look forward to reading the Matthew Crawford book you mention. Coming across your reference to Istanbul was especially resonant as i am in Turkey and heading back to Istanbul after a 5-week road trip around the western Black Sea and Central regions.
Thank you, Heather!
"this strange sense of clairvoyance. A feeling of knowing, without conscious analysis" Living an embodied life, donut and all. Beautiful article.
I love this article. I really appreciate your description of the many types and different ways to achieve flow. We all match to our own beat and finding what's optimal for us IS powerful. Thanks Heather!
Beautiful
I heard a podcast awhile back on Art of Manliness with Steven Kotler discussing flow and his Flow Research Collective. It was fascinating, and quite scientific, and worth a listen.
Still, that idea of flow lacked the elegance and beauty of the flow you describe. You've captured something. I often see myself in your writing, in your word choices, in your cadence.
I am quite happy to have subscribed.
Thank you Heather! Beautifully expressed!
Nice job, your voice comes through clearly. I got caught up early. I have paddle boarded a little. I know taking anything paper on the board with me would not result in a great outcome for the paper. I'm guessing you have a waterproof satchel of some type.
Lovely.
Beautiful essay. Been thinking a lot about flow-at-the-dayjob—when it happens for me and when it doesn’t. Seems to depend on two things: (1) having a consequential project to work on, and (2) autonomy (including the autonomy to step in and out of collaborations).
Of course, these requirements rarely coincide. I wonder if the same can’t be said for our culture at large. If we as a population just had something worthwhile to work on, and could agree on what that was…
A pleasant read that left me feeling clear headed and calm.