Let it flow…
To flow means to move in a steady stream. Like water, flow is an act of presence, of movement and a form of mindfulness. In a society where we try to force, do, produce, flow is the opposite. To be in flow is to be present to the moment while not worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.
When I think of the word flow, I think of what it is to experience or be in a flow state. Flow state is when you are so immersed and present to an activity/moment that it almost feels as though time stands still and nothing else matters. It is a state of total present and creative flow (and no that doesn’t only mean art making).
In a world that is constantly asking us to do more, produce more, think more, study more…why not practice being in flow more?
When we are able to be more present to experiencing flow and existing in a flow state you are able to expand your ability to experience happiness, increase creativity, emotion regulation, mindfulness, boost your mood and so much more!
This month, I have been exploring the divine feminine. All humans have both the masculine and feminine energies within them, similar to the symbol of the yin/yang, they represent different qualities. The divine feminine is the embodiment of the softer, more nurturing, intuitive, embodied, creative, etc. side to us. While the masculine energy refers to the side of leadership, action, logic assertiveness, etc.
Therefore, when talking about this state of flow, it falls in line with the divine feminine and the energetics of moving slower in a more embodied and creative way. One simple way to practice this state of flow and tending to the divine feminine is by listening to and asking yourself how you want to go about moving through the things you do ritualistically during the day.
For example, maybe you wake up every morning, grab your phone, maybe drink some water, make your coffee in a rush, half shower, etc all within the hour of waking up because then you may need to rush to work. Practicing and engaging in a state of flow would be asking yourself, when you wake up, “what would feel good to me in this hour that I have before work? How do I want to use my time?” I will preface to be mindful of engaging in something realistic but allowing yourself the time and space to listen to what would truly feel good for you, versus what you feel you either have to do or may have always done.
This can be applied to anything you do in life and maybe the overarching question to ask yourself to come more into this state of flow is just:
“what do I want to do today to help me find a flow state?”
