What is the flow state?

The concept of flow is a positive state of mind that we experience when we're completely engaged in a task. Flow is characterised by a feeling of energised focus, complete immersion in the activity, and a blurring of self-consciousness.

When we notice we are centred and present at the moment, inflow, we feel an intense sense of focus and concentration. We become so engaged with what we are doing that it is sometimes hard to stop. 

The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times...the best moments usually occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to it's limited involuntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile. ~ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 

Creativity Flows

Getting into flow can help you become more creative. When inflow, the imagination takes over and allows for new connections to be made.

This is due to a reduction in activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for higher-order thinking. Therefore, flow essentially allows you to "turn off" the inner voice that tells you whether an idea is good or bad.