How to maximize flow (and be happier, more creative, and have way less brain chatter)

FLOW CONSCIOUSNESS

a talk by James Brown www.vedicpathmeditation.com

Vedic PathMeditation

What it is. What gets in the way. How to cultivate it.

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Flow is a state of consciousness in which we are able to make the most out of every moment of our experience. When we

perform at our best, and enjoy ourselves fully. It is a state in which we are

completely present, without trying to be.


“I wasn’t even trying.” - Michael Jordan, after scoring 49 points


“I can’t really say I wrote that book. It just poured

out of me.” - Amy Hempel, on writing “Reasons to Live”


“Think? I don’t have time to think. If I thought I’d die.”

- Jurgen Hansen, Wing Suit Flyer


“I just close my eyes and try to get out of the way..”

- Tom Waits, on getting ideas for songs


“If you want great sex get into your body and get out

of your head.” - Xavier Hollander, The Happy Hooker


These are the best experiences of life.

But what about the rest of life?


Content vs. Consciousness

A radical notion of happiness.


I want my E.E.G.

Babies, jazz musicians and meditators.


Brain chatter. The Monkey Mind.

Make it stop. Please God, make it stop.


The first cause: Doing, doing, doing.

Are you stuck in the busy trap?


The second cause: S-T-R-E-S-S

What it is and how it affects us.


You’re not a human doing. You’re a human being.

Meditation is how we connect with our ability to be.


Meditate. But how?

Contemplation. Concentration. And this other thing.


Vedic Meditation. The householder tradition.

Because you’re probably not a monk.


Let not try to meditate.

An experiment in effortlessly allowing.


3 steps to cultivate flow.


Reduce Distortion

Boosting our signal-to-noise ratio.


Accept and move on.

An end to the uselessness of frustration.


Follow your path.

The intellect is a terrible navigator.


“The thing about little kids is that they enjoy the box as

much as the toy.”How awesome is that?


Thanks.Any questions?

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How to maximize flow (and be happier, more creative, and have way less brain chatter)

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