Your Brain Has a Secret Mode, This Is How to Unlock It

[@chibu68]

"After a heavy week at work, nothing helps me unwind like a glass of water and some quality time dwelling on my mistakes." - Thoughty2, 2020

[@aceundead4750]

A long glass, which is confusing to me because iv seen tall glasses, but never a long glass

[@chibu68]

Ace Undead yeah, I noticed after making the comment. Was probably going with the flow and didn't register it.

[@aceundead4750]

@@chibu68 i think the bigger question is where do we find long glasses

[@chibu68]

Ace Undead and what about short glasses?

[@aceundead4750]

@@chibu68 for those we just remove the r and party

[@stanettiels7367]

Just putting this out there. This channel, with presentation, subject matter, humour, delivery, moustache, suspenders, dodgy chequered shirts and excellent research, is superb. The entire package is exceptional and one of the best on the platform, in my opinion. Excellent stuff, 42, bravo.

[@madongseoksbiceps]

42 LMAOO

[@darkflip]

he used to wear a tie and was clean shaved :)

[@stanettiels7367]

andy lopez I know. I remember those days. 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@stanettiels7367]

Its Just Yash Who is the character on your profile picture? I see him quite often but don’t know who it is. 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@carolcoates3750]

Couldn't have put it better myself!

[@g3mint446]

The unique thing and what I've come to love about this channel, is that it takes highly interesting, often speculative or rare topics and backs up claims with history, science papers, and other credible sources. And it does so in a very entertaining manner. I love the direction this channel has grown in.

[@keithcorbiniii7869]

I fully agree he adds in humor but doesn't oversaturate it it's great

[@adolfoserrano5313]

I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit great again I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit ^;^ by my self but riches can't MAKE UP FOR $iN I AM THE SAME Lord The Same God who delivered you from slavery iN Egypt AND I AM THE ONE WHO wiLL

[@Maxmikemusic]

Fax

[@jgunther3398]

and all without stock footage

[@charlesjepsen]

But the ads kill it

[@craigsymington5401]

What an incredibly helpful documentary. Recently someone younger but otherwise just like me (adhd, on the spectrum), came into my life and together we excel. I've been revitalised , became active, creative, adventurous and lost loads of weight in a few months. After watching this, it's all making more sense now. I've had a profoundly religious experience, shed vices, and reconnecting with friends "long lost" with new enthusiasm. The chart is so real to me! WOW! Suddenly I got answers I've been looking for for most of my life!

[@theyellowmeteor]

The flow state in a nutshell: Human: * evolves consciousness * Also human: "How do I turn this thing off?"

[@glenysminier6466]

😅😅😅 Exactly

[@elkeesandoval2877]

LMAO

[@jameconradi8269]

Yip

[@Hgulix62]

more like self-consciousness

[@roguefountain1819]

Turn it off with a gun?

[@devgoplani1387]

Schools all over the world should help the child to find his/her flow state so they could do what they love with extreme productivity and creativity .

[@devgoplani1387]

@@stanslvrt8705 No that is not flow state . Then you won't be procrastinating . Flow state is like finding what you love to do. My flow state is doing digital art . And I do it for hours still feels like only minutes.

[@forestcity4217]

that’s what people awnser when you ask what the point of art and music class is

[@stanslvrt8705]

@Eskiieline Lelochié but its not exactly a panic state, cuz (at least for me) its controlled and theres rather minimal stress. So the end product is actually decent. lol its not like full on panic and you just fuck up everything and just freeze.

[@Crimea_River]

@@stanslvrt8705 I agree with you. In college, my professors always warned us not to cram the night before an exam. Well, like any other student, I didn't always listen to my professors. I would cram the night before exams and I would have one of the highest scores in both classes on the tests and in overall grade. I'm not talking about English and philosophy classes either, I was a science major.

[@Chimonger1]

@@stanslvrt8705 YEah, I think so too. One procrastinates badly, then, pushed to a wall, must sink or swim..so we swim by cramming the whole big project into fruition at the 11th hour. Did that all through school. Did fine. But OMG, could I procrastinate! For very good reasons, of course... I think those who do this, may also be good at "creative problem solving", so, we are good at being in situations that require fast-viable-solutions. We do stress, but not in emotional ways, and not excessively. But, by having to condense a whole project into a shorter time, our brains kick-into high-gear, "problem solving" instead of flying apart at emotional hinges....how about you?

[@RavenTimish-hackertimish]

Actually my "default" state of mind is what I call "semi-meditation". It's a very relaxed - but also totally alert state of mind. The trick is to stop "thinking in words i.e. language". To become an observer of one's own thoughts. Without judging them thoughts at all. Thoughts cannot harm you, right ? Just allow them to "happen" and after a while they will reside and a highly beneficial, peaceful and amazingly relaxing silence will occur in your mind. You'll notice you'll hear, see and smell better than ever before. Yes, one can't hear much if there's lots of "noise" going on in one's mind.. Btw. I got to tell you folks I'm an old guy, almost 71. I'm also a very lucky guy, because I found out what real freedom is. Not what you may think it is.. I found it is: being your own master i.e. being in control of your own mind. To be absolutely honest with yourself, respecting yourself (and others too, of course) and - very important - realizing nobody is perfect, least of all weird old me.. I don't have to be perfect, I only have to be me - and accept life as it is. And that's good enough. One thing I know: this world and universe if infinitely interesting. Sometimes even a little bit too damn interesting.. Aww ! (For those not getting it: in the ancient Chinese civilization is was a curse to wish someone to "have interesting times"). Yes, I'm a retired scholar and I love to read (science, history, etc.) books - and I got a pretty weird and kinda wicked sense of "humor".. Hope you folks don't mind - even like it. Blessed Be - May you all be the very best "you" possible and find true Peace of Mind - within your own.. mind ! ❤😊😊❤

[@chuckdog1080]

Oh yes thank you master roshi

[@R33fth3b33f]

Im the same way. Its called following the Dao. Theres a stream of energy that brings calmness and alertness to your mind and its all about not stressing about things and just living life, instead of worrying about problems make solutions, living life uncomplicated, and not putting too much emphasis on things. Its like being anti anxious and flowing with the dao helps bring what is happening into a more grounded perspective and keeps you sane and grounded too.

[@alw2839]

If this was FB I would add you. I've done that, abuse really messes with you, I gotta remember to actually relax.

[@mtndewprettygud6416]

I'm glad I'm young and agree with you. it's a curse sometimes, but a blessing too. Bless you as well :)

[@robertfletcher11]

Congratulations you have discovered Buddhism

[@henryespinosa9283]

I must say that I thoroughly enjoy watching Thoughty-2. I don’t know what is his profession or level of education but I guess he has either a PhD or MD - he’s the smartest person in KZbin that I regularly watch, and that’s including Neil deGrasse or the Japanese-American astrophysicist that I can’t remember his name now. He is quite versed in psychology, medicine, history, and other subjects, but explains things in an entertaining and humorous way that any ordinary bloke like me can understand.

[@spaninja5594]

Dr. Michio Kaku

[@davidfirth]

I wonder what the stock-footage budget is for each video.

[@DarthVader-ch4um]

I see you are a skepticist too. Btw I love you man, you awesome.

[@NebMotion]

that on top of the custom 3d renders - love your work david! cant wait for sock 6

[@Bangy]

God himself has spoken.

[@PWN3DU01]

Love you David!

[@cwg9238]

its really easy to pirate it. and nobody can prove if you did or didnt.

[@nahiro12345]

One can even enter this "flow" by becoming extremely aware of present time. Instead of focusing on a specific task, you can try to keep yourself in the present time. And yes, that basicaly means you are almost meditating while on the go. The only reason I know this, is because it is one of the required abilities of a good actor. And thus I've been taught this in my high school.

[@ViperliciousOG]

So start practicing mindfulness and meditation?

[@nahiro12345]

@@ViperliciousOG Pretty much, expect all day long hahah.

[@Chrisoutwright]

When I'm focusing on the here and now, I mostly notice how much cleaning the rooms need, or if the fridge sounds odd. It depends on what triggers your default vs non default state.

[@53Strat]

@@ViperliciousOG Meditation and mindfullness helps with life in general. Never a bad time to start./

[@michaelfrench3396]

I get into flow every day. It's why I became a machinist. While I'm setting up a machine, figuring out the fixturing that I'm going to use, and selecting tooling, it's as if I'm in my own world. I live in my head at some point a co-worker will let me know that it's break or time to leave.

[@PiratePawsLive]

Same here with my job as a Programmer, hours just flow away without me noticing. Since it's for me more of an automatic and not conscious experience, it leaves me after with just a thought of: "Where the f** went the time?" and remembering little about the state or work as such. Basically I use it to not notice the mindnumming boredom of the work I got to do.

[@marshallbeck9101]

I’m jealous of being able to hit that state of mind so consistently

[@michaelfrench3396]

@@marshallbeck9101 you just have to find the thing you really like doing. It happens to me when I make fishing rods as well. Good luck! 👍

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Can confirm. I'm a machinist also. Gaming gets me there, too. Or designing a part or device, that really gets me in to a flow state.

[@JolanRensen]

Programmer here too, I can definitely relate! It takes up my entire mind for a couple of hours easily and I feel like I'm using it all the entire time.

[@error_4302]

"They think their entire life is a trainwreck, when in fact 95% of it consist of positive experiences", uff that hit deep. mentally I have been gradually going down, trying to find my way back on track. - I just got the Flow book. I will get back into the flow state and start drawing and painting again soon!

[@aaron.freeman]

At 12:14 there's literally A BUG crawling out from under the guy's collar

[@Midwestweekly]

That’s not a bug. That’s me from the future trying to warn everyone about absolutely nothing.

[@eaglenebula2172]

Lmao idk how you noticed that but props 😂

[@GaterGrr]

That is an Impressive visual catch there. Well played

[@GaterGrr]

@@Midwestweekly should warn us of 2020s chaos and stupidity. Just a idea.

[@AURAXKIRA]

LMFAO

[@jayreez5529]

Your Brain has a secret mode, this is how you unlock it. *DMT has entered the chat*

[@pudder68]

next to enter: Joe Rogan "hey have you tried it?"

[@eeemotion]

​@DM Tea lol

[@robt.v.8688]

DMT - "have you ever tried Joe Rogan?"

[@kiwis.4228]

5meo DMT

[@averageillegalmemesdealer]

The fact so many people don't even know a cure for depression and key to lifelong happiness is illegalized is a really saddening thought.

[@joshf7321]

Normal people: Enters flow when doing an extreme sport when they could at anytime get a serious injury. Me: Enters flow when clutching a 1v5 in CS:GO.

[@eddiemarohl5789]

if your name is true I know that's impossible

[@jacobderoche2152]

Thinking is thinking my man, not a cs player but I can say that I've felt similar in a game of LoL. I wouldn't say that it's as physically demanding as boxing or racing, but I would say it's a similar workout for the brain.

[@NikolajKalashnikov47]

Greetings, hi, TheWarOwl greets you... ah, it happened again. Sorry for my schizophrenia.

[@UniqueSnakee]

Literally thinking this myself.

[@Fr00stee]

I feel like cs is especially good in it because in order to succeed in it the game basically forces you to go into a flow state in order to win rounds

[@jenniferlindsey2015]

Awesome vid! Love the concept. A flow-state is what I think of as the times I am so focused and engrossed in a task, that I have no time to think about anything but what I am doing in that moment and the hours just fly by. It could also be reading a book, or binging Thoughty2 videos. I find I need not need the heart-pumping excitement of doing extreme sports or working at a pizza joint during the Super Bowl. I used to get lost in my high-school math and science homework that I wouldn’t feel the need to eat, pee, or take any kind of break from the smooth way my brain was going, enjoying, and learning. Only when I looked up at the clock when I finish would I notice that it’s past midnight already! Flow can be found in almost anything you love to do. Especially binging this channel!

[@JoseGomez-ks8sk]

This video couldn’t have came at a perfect time. I literally feel like I cant stop thinking about negative things and it’s been really affecting me in many bad ways such as not being able to concentrate on anything, lashing out at those only trying to help me, not being able to sleep at night and just not really caring where I end up in a few years from now. I’m gonna try my hardest to achieve a state of flow that I desperately need right now. I hope I can get there. Thank you so much Thoughty2 for this video 😊

[@josephcarter377]

Good luck 👍👍

[@Andrea.1tree]

When the world is in chaos, like it is now, it can be difficult to find anything positive to focus on. What I do is go out into nature for a hike. The physical exertion, and fresh air helps give me perspective. I wish you well.

[@benigncreation8339]

You should start a meditation practice. You don't have to listen to those thougths, you really don't.

[@jasonironside4546]

I wish you well on your journey. Have you tried binaural sounds ? I find they help, I hope you do too. P.S. it has to be used through earphones as the two sound channels must be isolated from each ear.

[@Andrea.1tree]

Chang Noi Wow! That was amazing. Thank you for sharing that. I’m currently working on changing my life long habits that were beat into my head as a child. I like the way you look at the world. I’m going to read your story again, and take pointers to ruminate on. Your hard work will pay off. Thanks again.

[@StrobeFireStudios]

I love that you've been making videos, for 7 years, in exactly the same way. There's been almost no change in the way you edit or make your videos, and it's bloody brilliant! Always "Hey, thoughty2 here" at the start, always mindblowing facts, always straight to the point. This right here is a man with a vision. Quality content bro.

[@PeterLewisArt]

Valuable advice on 'Flow'. I was terrified of public speaking and eventually joined a Toastmasters style group to get over it. The intense brain chemical surge that used to make me stumble is now my greatest aid, giving me a heightened state of mind that makes audience entertainment a joy.

[@loobdhakghosh4085]

When you actually advised viewers to be toasted themselves with biscuits at the end of the video, I really appreciated the amount of homework you put in to make an impact of real essence of what you want to state before us... and that's really fantastic!!!

[@renzocheesman862]

I get into the “flow” state when playing piano and composing music. Hours fly by and I don’t even notice it’s amazing

[@dlb4299]

I always thought that people who can play very fast complex pieces of piano music, or something similar, have to be in such as state. Basically where the thinking part if the brain is turned off. It is not physically possible to think about moving your fingers that fast.

[@silviafox78]

@@dlb4299 - I always found it sad.. It's like watching someone who isn't really "there" during this flow state. Consciousness is so valuable to me that seeing people with their thoughts turned off feels very wrong even though people seem to like the feeling.

[@escapeyourchains5730]

@@silviafox78 By consciousness, do you mean presence? Maybe consciousness is more available to some of us once we've had some flow! Or maybe flow is consciousness for some. I'm in flow when sharing NVC with keen connected participants, and I'm very present. And also when playing with what words & images look good together - and I'm only present to the creation. I love it "flow" although i wouldn't use that word for it.

[@Sfaegbe]

Soul

[@ahsansarhandi5742]

@@silviafox78 what if it’s just redirecting your consciousness to something else, than just a broad view one task

[@AFishyExperience]

Your level of humour has matured perfectly 😂

[@trigardrust9849]

Truth

[@Danny3dz]

Agreed lol

[@loganwolv3393]

Yeah,i agree.

[@williambenner5550]

Yes, his humor is right in the mist of flow.😁

[@piotr5261]

He has always had it

[@raykilroy8880]

“I’m not an alcoholic, I’m a self-serving anesthetist”

[@ionichi]

Unpacking that statement after the oxymorphone wears off...

[@WoodysAR]

@@ionichi That's actually not funny.

[@ajikanfan2]

@@WoodysAR perhaps it's not meant to be, makes you ponder it

[@ZeranZeran]

I actually used to delude myself into believing things like this when I abused Xanax. The term "bar-tard" is very apt. Lol.

[@ZeranZeran]

@Jim Lawrence Good job mate. Congrats, seriously. I'm not there yet, but almost completely done. Doing much better, feeling much better. Addiction is no way to live!

[@bethmoore7722]

Performing music and acting well are the experiences I’ve had with flow, besides the hallucinogens. When you perform, and the audience interacts or responds, it’s amazing.

[@aninternetuser4306]

Absolutely, performing music is a great way to flow. Hallucinogens too.

[@Dancestar1981]

Shame I’ve been denied being an actor my whole life

[@a8205-w8h]

Drumming always felt hipnotic to me. Nothing like closing your eyes and headbanging while doing it live...

[@show_me_your_kitties]

That just sounds like attention

[@umaru1942]

"Your brain has a secret mode, this is how to unlock it" finally I can browse all my hentai in my brain without being caught

[@themroid5739]

I see you are a man of culture as well

[@thisflyingpotato4227]

*neuralink enters the chat*

[@trulyidkman]

@nevik10 ok...and

[@antonackermann9620]

@nevik10 Your loss.

[@CallMeAWeeb]

@nevik10 you sure about that? What if I said that there's lots of tiddies in anime?

[@SemiOtterMatic4]

All the artists know that feeling of pure relaxation after exiting that flow stage and throwing your pencil down when you’re finished

[@jarodreddig63]

I get same feeling after a 🎸 flow session.

[@T1murr]

Indeed, but a day ago I was in a lesson and started drawing but was unable to finish it. I was left unsatisfied Edit: I finished it :D

[@adamant5381]

i get into this state on 2 occasions playing terraria and drawing i think this is why i take some time in terraria until my reaction time peaks

[@glypheye]

Truthfully, I can attest that cultivating that state of suspension between waking and sleeping has led to some of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had. Learning to slip into dreaming-while-awake, even if it’s just for a few moments at a time, has proven to be the most valuable thing I’ve ever learned. And the best of those experiences, I’ve found, are those that are “purposeless “....where there’s no goal or particular agenda driving the state. Just let go....and move into the darkness behind closed eyes....and the most incredible things appear! 😀

[@jesslong1285]

As far as "The Flow State" goes I've most often found it on my motorcycle but I've also found that the rate at which the difficulty needed to increase to maintain that state was was rapidly approaching the "get you dead, fast - zone". I was run over once and went back to riding as soon as my bike was fixed. Since then I have not been able to achieve that same focus for longer than mere minutes. I have an extremely dangerous job in the most dangerous city in the US. - this is where the ability to understand what's happening when that focus does kick in, becomes paramount to success.

[@mrurchu4812]

My brain hides secrets from me ? Brain sus, I vote him out right now.

[@mrurchu4812]

PS. Thank you Thoughty2 for creating so much content in these difficult times, I appreciate it, you a good bloke.

[@infoforanything6496]

Yah you ain’t funny

[@strtrk7492]

@@mrurchu4812 Good bloke indeed

[@Davidpostingshid]

Info for anything it was pretty funny

[@PremiumBlank]

@@Davidpostingshid purple is sus af. Vote brain then purple.

[@Alexandria197]

I have experienced this mode when i used to work for AT&T in translations. There we corrected many of the programming and wrote in fixes for the electronic switching. I could go for hours and it seemed like only minutes. The brain is just amazing

[@AchievementDenied]

"Booze, Cigarettes, Sugar, Coffee..." Is this some kind of personal attack?

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

AchievementDenied yes

[@AtemiRaven]

I feel ya. Though replace alcohol with weed. I microdose on weed every day. Helps my mental state amazingly.

[@BestKCL]

The "why am I depressed" starter pack

[@soloauditor]

not in my personal understanding, just List of what???? List of things which don't do a thing for the person and they use definitely don't elevate- cause enlightenment.

[@enternamehere674]

As a commercial pilot, I feel as soon as I step foot onto the tarmac, I fall into that “Flow State” mindset. As the fear of a life threatening critical failure or god forbid a pilot operational error could result in certain death. There by engaging this personal perspective of what I can only consider a form of sustained “fight or flight” response within a controlled manner, until I’m relieved of my duty to the aircraft. Your explanation on this rapid influx of performance within our cognitive perception, especially under the presumption of potential danger. Has an oddly familiar tone to that of which I repeatedly experience. Definitely an interesting subject into how our brains function. Thanks for another great video Arran, the Thoughty2 channel never falls short of downright fascinating topics.

[@hornet1065]

I had an fantastic mushroom tripp yesterday with a few friends. You feel so much love, pure happiness and an connection with the entire universe. I used to be depressed for many years. Had suicidal thoughts daily and tried to kill myself twice. I tried psychedelics for the first time about three years ago and they completely changed my life. With the help of mushrooms I cured my depression and I've never felt better then I do today. Psychedelics saved my life and they can help a lot of people around the world.

[@AmyAnnLand]

Totally agree. Mushrooms basically changed my life too and I tend to trip once about every 6 months. There certainly needs to be more funding made available for research into psychedelics in relation to mental health. They can do wonders if used properly and responsibly. I'm happy to hear this is also the case for you.

[@D1987Gd]

👍😎

[@zootsoot2006]

It was a one-time cure or you need to top it up every few months?

[@hornet1065]

@@zootsoot2006 No, it wasn't a one time cure for me. It was a long process that took about three years with a few milestones. Psychedelics being the last one. And it took a few times before it cured my depression. The mushrooms helped me completely change my worldview. Before I was extremely nihilistic and that effected my mental health negativity. But for some people one session with psychedelics is enough.

[@zglu4919]

Yeah, LSD helped me alot

[@inchriswemistrust]

For all the gamers, the flow state is what makes games like dark souls fun. It’s those boss fights where you need to be hyper focused or the moments where your souls are on the line and you need to recover them without dying. Same philosophy applies to Tetris and CoD zombies and just so many other games, if not every game.

[@thatoneguyffs]

What are you talking about dark souls ain't that demanding you just dont over reach with attacks and roll when you see bosses weapon start moving towards your face. Unless you are stupid and cant do either of those or only one.

[@loganwalker9475]

I played Cod zombies and do high rounds this hit me in my home

[@thatoneguyffs]

For cod zombies you just run in circles in the later rounds back in black ops after round 20 it was just running laps ... boring.

[@loganwalker9475]

@@thatoneguyffs you must not play zombies

[@thatoneguyffs]

@@loganwalker9475 highest i got solo was round 50.... butt all this new stuff no cod trash has been since launch.

[@the_tired_one977]

Theres a fly on the neck of the man at 12:14.

[@jimslim8759]

Lol

[@b3rtz656]

I was about to comment the same thing.

[@privateperson5054]

Aaahhhh How did you see that ?

[@burgurs6000]

O_O

[@the_tired_one977]

@@privateperson5054 im a wizard.

[@jennismith2]

Flow state/mindfulness is achieved when your mind is singularly focused on external stimuli (problem solving, creating, performing) rather than on the mind’s internal stimuli/“chatter”. Meditation seems to still “internal chatter” by either redirecting “inner talk”or by focusing the mind on a single thing. One helpful trick to nudge yourself closer to the Flow state (or out of self-consciousness) is to focus your attention on external stimuli…look at every shape and color around you, focus on the sensory details of the present. Your mind has trouble attending to both your inner-state (“mind chatter”) and your outer state (the world around you). They’re reciprocal…by “turning up the dial” on one them the other is automatically turned down.

[@kryoruleroftheninthcircleo4151]

If EA made humans: Secret Brain Mode: $49.99

[@N____er]

Lol

[@roukosenpai7774]

Kinda cheap for EA

[@sorax2871]

Nah that would unlock after 30000$ of opening loot boxes

[@johnbockelie3899]

Bruce's Banner's secret brain mode: The incredible Hulk.

[@joshrichards1131]

The problem is, it would be 49.99, but it would be broken, then they would leave it like that for a couple days to build up frustration, then release a patch to fix that, but by the time they fixed it, the Secret Brain Mode would be "Regular Brain Mode with a little extra" and they would have "Super Secret Brain Mode" available for 39.99, assuming you already own "Secret Brain Mode"

[@elcaponeholyemperorofnj1169]

Normal people: how do you enter flow Me and my fellow ADHDers: you do something mentally stressing for 5 minutes

[@Danyul.]

adhd gang

[@thekommunistkrusader3921]

@Sparticus Booker no u

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahi]

assuming you can do something for 5 minutes

[@eleksitia]

lol. I've got ADHD, and there's been times where i've managed to enter a highly focused and productive state. These instances are rare and take some effort to get into. But.. damn. when i'm in one of those states... my productivity levels go through the roof. Not sure if i've ever actually entered flow, but those times were at least close.

[@fabi2.006]

eyy adhd gang hereeee

[@Linkwii64]

I always in the flow state, I usually let my mind wonder off into my own universe. There I can make my own destiny and change the outcome. Then when I am zone back to reality, I can make better decisions or think of new solutions to problems solving. When in flow state I can see myself outside my body controlling myself as a avatar or sometimes I can zone into a dragonfly, bird, heck even another person mind of thought.

[@angelinarobert622]

Sounds like "trance states" in the book "Finnish Magic" by Robert Nelson, PHD. i had some time on my hands. So i read a book about it. Keep reading.

[@fuckyoutube2326]

I’m sure you think you can predict the future too.

[@simonzai7386]

My best tune I ever wrote before the last outro the final lyrics were.."I don't know what it is you just gotta go with flow" .This is after what was a phenomenal semi-improvised dual guitar & saxophone solo/duo..Your thoughts reminded me of another guitar solo of mine & i can literally pinpoint the moment i turn from consciously playing the notes to 'In the zone' & then it was out of my hands.There are things i play during solos i genuinely have to ask myself "How did i do that?" & they're almost unrepeatable.

[@LapasLamp]

“That’s right, your brain get invited to more exiting parties than you do.” Why must you hurt me in this way

[@mclilzenthepoet2331]

I dont get it you are your brain

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

@@mclilzenthepoet2331 You are not your brain, your brain is a part of you though.

[@-godsspeed-9159]

@@5kr3aminMunk33 That's a strange way of putting it, I think it's more like your brain is you and a part of you but it's not all of you

[@iambornstellar117]

Thank god, I hate parties.

[@powerlifting1012]

When I wrestle I can only hear me,my opponent, my coaches, and the ref. Even though there are hundreds of other people yelling. The flow state is something I experienced but didn't know it was a actual thing

[@KingKong-pm3pq]

I experience that when im in a real fight and not a fight for fun

[@renisyuy]

Same with me when im boxing

[@marckoster5982]

@@KingKong-pm3pq i get into that state even while fighting for fun. I don't like losing or getting hit, which is probably why i'm entering this state so often. I have to be the most focused and the hyper awareness that comes with it just feels too good, to not get into the zone.

[@KingKong-pm3pq]

@@marckoster5982 when im fighting for fun i most times win, im the strongest of our class thats why i dont enter the zone when im fighting for fun, if i fght with my twin brother (same age as me) i enter flow state thats because were same in everything same in fighting learning everything so i need to get in flow i need to be better then my twin, u feel good when entering flow i think thats same for everyone it just feels good. when im gaming i also enter flow. (sorry for ma bad english im from the Netherlands)

[@marckoster5982]

@@KingKong-pm3pq ah ok well that explains a lot ^^ and no problem i'm also not a native english speaker. Im from switzerland, maar ik kan ook en beetje nederlands praate :D

[@Fullchristainname]

I find it interesting that all these rituals to enter into altered states involve invoking extreme sensation. Makes sense given that the entire point of mindfulness is to redirect the brain to experiencing outside stimuli every time it tries to think until it throws its hands up and stops.

[@skaltura]

Getting in the zone is amazing and envigorating. You can get into that state daily on certain tasks, just make sure people are not interrupting you.

[@JessieOng029]

How

[@50shadesofbrown25]

some might even say pythagoras was " high on potnuse"

[@caseybelvins133]

Ookk key and peel😂❤️

[@sebosabastian7315]

Lol😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@mr.sherwolff9921]

Hahaha 😂 😂 so underrated..

[@austinstockman8400]

I'm upset the next comment wasn't the same thing with more likes.

[@michaelarmani8286]

Jesus, dad.

[@azraelblutdorn7905]

Well... Seems that I got into "The Flow" regularly without even knowing. I work as a Chef, and in our restaurant there is next to no business under the week. Like maybe 10 meals a day. In this time, most mistakes happen. On the weekend where we shoot out 70 meals an hour, for 12+ hours, nearly no single mistake is made

[@iainmair485]

H

[@iainmair485]

I’m not a chef, but I get the same sensation when making supper.

[@reaping-equally]

I got it from reading and martial arts. Since I've been injured, I'm catching up on videos. When I am able to concentrate, I'll be back to studying Japanese.

[@adolfoserrano5313]

I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit great again I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit ^;^ FOR got ME so I will COME upon YOU like A lion OR a leopard lurking along THE ROAD I will RiP

[@adolfoserrano5313]

@snarl banarl that hate was challenging long ago and you finally read iT how can I start without being my Job 2:9 or how can you stop if you know every week or every 15 day you will each if continue working on iT you each will get pay literally evil get PAY AS they desire and good get just blessings you see that hate against real people getting iT together

[@All-Father-Odin-967]

Mate, good video. Just a quick personal experience. I suffered from sternoclavicluar joint dislocations then had a cortisone injection in my neck. The dislocation or the injection caused multiple embolic strokes. For years I had a burning pain in my head. One of the GPs I met told me to use magic mushrooms as a microdose. I did and after only 1 week the burning went. The joint and muscle pain along with neuropathic pain is also significantly reduced by this. The morphine and all that stuff just made me sick. Yet, the CBD/THC oil, again as a microdose worked. As a former police officer I would not recommend doing what I did as mushrooms are a class a drug. Yet, I took the unconventional advice from the GP and it's worked a treat.

[@dannym2918]

Thoughty2 your a breath of fresh air when it comes to youtube content.

[@Tubluer]

Yes it's really fresh because look at that giant lip filter he's got!

[@dirtcykoz]

How to achieve "Flow State": 1. Take Adderall 2. Drink an energy drink 3. Be called a hacker in every game you play

[@smokecigs5908]

Certain weed strains work pretty well if you smoke small amounts

[@dirtcykoz]

@@Joe-nq6hy haha, when I was put on meds for ADHD, they gave me Ritalin... At certain points my concentration was just off the charts. Untouchable in video games

[@franciscocoelho20]

You forgot the 4th step of that journey, have an heart attack lmao

[@atmywhitson]

@Alpha Momentum yep they'll usually just cancel each other out unless you're taking speed and or coke and heroin in which case that's a speedball and extremely dangerous!

[@atmywhitson]

Yep adderall does give u a flow state for sure!

[@OokamiKageGinGetsu]

“After a heavy week at work, nothing helps me unwind like a long glass of water and some quality time dwelling on my mistakes.” - Nobody ever

[@Kittsuera]

who drinks a LONG glass of water? who even makes a long glass. isn't that called a trough? Most people have a TALL glass of... Water.

[@moonstonesoul3632]

Flow is very similar to hyperfocus which is one way for ppl with ADHD to self medicate with the feel good hormone cocktail we lack. Luckily we are usually very curious and passionate making it easy to get in the flow but very difficult to get out of. Andrew D Huberman explains ADHD neuroscience with musical analogies I think you would enjoy if that's a topic that interests you.

[@CristalianaIvor]

I would say adhd hyperfocus is way more intense than flow 🙈

[@Victor_Marius]

So.....you are saying I have ADHD because I can't stop working after I start?

[@moonstonesoul3632]

@@Victor_Marius No, I'm not saying that because, 1) even if what you are describing is hyperfocus correlation does not equal causation, 2) an ADHD assessment covers a variety of factors, hyperfocus is just one of many traits involved, and 3) I'm not a psychatitrist, I can't diagnose anyone.

[@CristalianaIvor]

@@Victor_Marius possibly

[@CristalianaIvor]

@@Victor_Marius the problem with adhd is not paying attention, but paying attention to what you are supposed to.

[@johnpearcey]

So "Flow" must be the reason I choose to play Franz Liszt on the piano rather than any other composer. That and the fact he's friggin awesome.

[@gabor6259]

11:17 I've never heard a non-Hungarian youtuber pronounce a Hungarian name that well. It's almost good.

[@jonp3890]

😆

[@SkwisgaarSkwigelf-69-420]

"Your brain is invited to more exciting parties than you" Well that's just uncalled for.

[@IronLegionnaire1]

Would be great if that jerk could actually invite me to one or two of those...

[@thecreamyone3606]

....but true

[@adolfoserrano5313]

I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit great again I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit ^;^ FEAR for HE was A mighty prince but he worshiped Baal AND SEALED his DOOM and NOW the people disobey MORE and MORE they MELT

[@amjrpain919]

I have a standing "plus one" arraignment with my brain so...

[@carbon_no6]

Whatever your chosen “avenue” for what you’re doing it for, can actually have a very significant impact. May not be as frequent as the quantity engaging along with the duration of time spent, but depending on random occurrences and outcomes, some within the control of the individual and those out of the control (so far out in fact, that there is no chance of prior knowledge) so even if you can accumulate a substantial percentage of a lifetime engaged in your “activity” you can also have it be your very last.. not relegated to being the main cause.. merely acting as an influence to be somewhere an even far more dangerous scenario can occur. That’s an everyday part of life.

[@heavens00]

Awesome video, I've heard about this flow state, been trying to integrate the correct mindset to access it. Love your in depth coverage!

[@lexiouse5357]

Chill driving at night is my flow. The moment i sit in a car all my thoughts and problems go away. I just focus 100% on driving and just chillin that everything else ceases to exist

[@jamey90]

Seriously this. A good road, a good car, good music, and a cup of coffee around golden hour. 80% of the time when those things align, my brain can think so clearly, and fast. If I try to just sit in a park on a bench and think through a problem I just go blank.

[@ModernBladesmith]

that's not really flow unless you are straight up booking it on backroads, that's just serotonin and dopamine from the music and relaxing atmosphere. That's just stress relief.

[@10418]

So those cars ads were tell the truth

[@despondent27]

Playing and making games gets me into the “flow” state. Hours pass without me even realizing and it feels great. But apparently to some people, that means im “addicted”

[@kanseidorifto2430]

I can get heightened while ignoring food and sleep, as it seems that I become hyper aware of everything in my surroundings.

[@CrayPlaySwe]

Now replace that with sports and it's suddenly healthy

[@MaxZ_FX]

Cray Play thats because sports mostly is healthy

[@Kittsuera]

getting into the state is only half the battle. you need to harness that state into productivity or the benefit is only short term.

[@nicholasreiss7077]

Long periods of inactivity and possibly distraction from responsibilities is detrimental. There is enjoying something and doing it a lot. And there’s being addicted which hurts you. As long as you combine it with some activity and healthy diet you’ll be fine.

[@moviegirl1006]

The "Flow" was really interesting. I had actually learned about it before, but by a different name and associated with a specific group of people. Those people, being autistics, and the flow being "hyper-focusing" which is something we do naturally when we are doing something we enjoy. I had no idea that it had another name, and was something pursued by athletes while being viewed as another thing that needs to be "cured" about autism

Yeah I did it all my life. Some get annoyed because I don’t answer and I miss many meetings, but hell it feels great and it gets the things done

[@Sandlund93]

I'd leave it up to the individual in every case to decide whether or not something should be "cured". As long as a person with autism is happy and not hurting anyone else there is nothing to cure. To them, their situation is their version of normal, they shouldn't be so quick to limit themselves or try to be like most people. Unless they are suffering in some way. Autism can be a superpower, I think it should be embraced rather than cured. But society is obsessed with everybody fitting the mold.

[@albieflowers2630]

"Treat yourself to a biscuit" he says. I stop munching on my tea soaked choclate digestive and think to myself "That's a man after my own heart"

[@ekids.bassment]

I smoke weed all day, being creative, and even perform logical tasks as programming, and funny enough i try to unlock my talents just like you mentioned. Doing this for the last 5 years after i stopped working as a event organiser/deejay. I had enough of all the shallow people around me. Now i don't leave my house unless i have to (which is around once every 14 days) the rest of the time i spend working on music, 3d animation, programming and i love it. :) Great video, as usual (ps. i smoke to suppress my anxiety, which held me back for nearly 40 years, that's the time i discovered i had anxiety nearly all my life, weird right)

[@the_tired_one977]

Glad you found something that helped. Maybe someday I will too

[@SunGodCadena]

Im not sure if suppression is a good thing. I think its amazing that you do what you do! Though everything is good in moderation and what's amazing about cannabis is that there's not as much withdrawal. Taking breaks even for like a week out of a year can help. Remember, it's not the drug that makes you! I believe that you can be just as creative if you don't smoke all day. Though obviously that's just my opinion but i encourage most to try to abstain from whatever mind altering for a while to see that they can be without it. Maybe look at it as a challenge

[@andydechamplain]

♥ your stuff, man. :) Eloquent writing, funny, informative, cool visuals......... just awesome. Keep it up, Arran!

[@nrgao]

I'm 32. As a preteen and teen, i was obsessed with hip hop. I had a studio. I wrote everyday, almost at anytime I wasnt at school. By the time I was 19 or 20, I would have these little freestyles sessions with other artists and after about 20 to 30 minutes, i could feel myself consciousness kind of take the backseat (people say blackout but you are there but all you really see are the words that you are saying or the images or symbols of them in your mind). It would last from anywhere to a couple minutes to half an hour sometimes. You never realize it until you're right out of it.

[@Downs-Indroam]

Love your content my friend! Thank you to you (and anyone who may be helping put the vids together) for some great entertainment and teaching us about some great things in science, history, possibilities in the future, and especially the spooky, alien, and paranormal stuff ☺

[@urielarellano8627]

as a martial artist this flow state is awesome to experience for those dragonball fans this is known as ultra instinct

[@ohtakent]

I've actually tried this. kind of like adrenaline rush? just feel like you like you are doing and give it your best and find excitement in it. Or imagine the scenario it is life threatening. basically burst your emotions into doing something. but this comes at a cost. fuel burns down quickly

[@hypwhoknowsanything3551]

Yeah adrenaline rush is the only part of my life where i actually felt alive

[@escapeyourchains5730]

Apparently, according to a neuroscientist called Andrew Huberman, if dopamine gets triggered, then you don't burn out and you feel good. I've probably explained that badly - it's worth checking his stuff out.

[@juliamalik9852]

you are by far my favorite youtuber! Your storytelling is extravagantly enjoyable and the content itself is a créme de la créme product

[@darkskinwhite]

12:12 anyone else notice the bug crawling OUT OF THIS GUYS SHIRT lmao

[@awesomeray100]

hes in the flow state he doesnt care

[@FederalBulgeInvestigator]

@@awesomeray100 *The bug or the guy*

[@ak86db]

ne i didnt and i was completley fine with that fu :P

[@darkskinwhite]

@@awesomeray100 ahhh there you go, I didnt think of that lol

[@darkskinwhite]

@@FederalBulgeInvestigator lmao both together

[@bjmgraphics617]

Play video games and skip lunch and almost skipped dinner, and then noticing it's almost dark, is an example of being in the flow of things.

[@adolfoserrano5313]

I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit great again I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit ^;^ sins ARE harvested AND stored AWAY for PUNi$HMENT NEW

[@multimood]

I have a theory, We've spent so many years now making everything idiot-proof that we are now over run by idiots. It use to be idiots were taken out by simple things like sticking a knife in a toaster. Someone decided to stamp on toasters "Do Not Insert Metal Object" so now those idiots are spared. This is one example but you get the picture.

[@laster3753]

You may not believe this, but many influential ( as in important for a good reason instead of sub surface observations like their skin color or ethnicity ) thinkers have this debate and it's very, VERY controversial. On one hand, we are making things safer and more stream lined for the entirety of Earth's population, but on the other hand it also prevents many of Earth's Darwin Award Recipients from being kicked out of the pool reserved for those that are high in intellect and conscientiousness to the point where nepotism or other archaic hierarchical structures allow these sorts of people into a position of power where they mismanage their Human Resources and overall bring millions of people to their worst times. However, it is obvious that if you de-humanise anyone, you are walking into the traps that so many have fallen into during dictatorships, biggest examples have to be Unit 731 and Auschwitz. Both of which had mostly average and humane people doing unspeakable things to those unlucky enough to be thrown in, just because they have been brainwashed to not perceive them as anything more than a means to an end, to the point where mothers that were turned into subjects at Unit 731 had their children ( and for the most part, babies ) snuffed out right infront of them as any offspring from human garbage is only going to grow up to be human garbage ( according to the propaganda that brainwashed them ). All in all, damned if we do, damned if we don't. I think we should leave the natural selection to nature and not actively manufacture life threatening 'filters' for those that are perceived to be unworthy, because playing god is one of the biggest missteps in humanity that will lead to nothing good.

[@estebangonzalez6068]

multimood Agreed. Let Darwinism do it’s thing and STOP Putting directions on how to toast your Pop Tarts on the box...

[@Angel-je3bh]

Same thing with biological life. It used to be that back then, if you lost some teeth, there were no dentists to fix it. So you wouldn’t eat and die. If you were born with some disease, chances were that you would’ve been dead before being able to reproduce and pass it on because nature only wants the smartest and strongest. Modern medicine has conflicted with that.

[@ViolentMLG]

That's not really a theory. Its called natural selection, and yes, due to us protecting people, we're hindering the process of natural selection. We're passing on bad genes, and technically idiots who lead dumb lives who would've probably died get to teach their kids to follow their lead, though I can't say whether idiots dying would help 'protect society' or lead a better one, or if that would matter in the grand scheme. Though I would say "Don't stick metal in a toaster" is more along the lines of preventing getting sued whenever your 3-yearold tries to jam a fork in it and dies, more than protecting idiots. Idiots will always be abundant. Not sure if letting them die will fix much.

[@CrayPlaySwe]

Yeah... People have had that idea since like... 1000 BC. People also thought that reading books would make you dumber

[@dannypope1860]

“Heyyy, 42 here”

[@sillyplayer905]

42 here

[@CharmagnCody-mw6zr]

😂😂😂

[@TheNarrator497]

This happens to me whenever I read, play a video game, or watch Thoughty2- I mean, watch a movie. This is why I love to read.

[@yinyang-en7yi]

same, my favorite is watching Thoughty2- i mean movies

[@piersnightingale]

Absolutely love this channel! Thanks for another great video that manages to be both thought provoking and very funny.

[@dax9431]

I believe you can get into the 'flow state' also in a GREAT discussion! (while NOT doing push-ups or running about the block!)

[@DAYMENEA]

As long as the people in the conversation have some skills, totally. A good witty conversation is usually a pleasure

[@adambutler5918]

Just gotta say, I have fallen in love with this channel! So insightful and very thought provoking, but also Very entertaining! Please keep it up friend!!

[@stephanbroda4657]

The molecule drawn left of D-Lysergic acid amide at 7:34 is actually D-Lysergic acid α-hydroxyethylamide.

[@k1ng1-y]

This is basically Ultra Instinct on a more Irl level

[@noman7508]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@damircrazy]

Yes that's flow state

[@xelda]

Yes

[@Cardist55]

Been there done that. If only we could always live in that state...

[@combowtest7732]

Me getting fast on the bedtime spring I gave her the ultra fock state😂😂

[@PeterSwinkels]

Actually I feel you should accept negative thoughts without getting lost in them. Practicing positive thinking is also important.

[@lul8899]

"EVERYTHING IS FINE!!, IT IS WHAT IT IS!, JUST ACCEPT YOUR FATE!!, EVERYTING WILL BE OKAY!!" -Some guy in the internet (That's the thought that always come in mind if I do things I do not like)

[@trueredpanda1538]

But I get pissed off if I try to be positive. Better be pesimistic so when everything turns out all right, I am twice as happy.

[@evilpompom]

I get into flow when I write, the problem is I often forget to eat or drink or even breathe properly 😅 Still, I love this state of mind, it's so incredibly peaceful.

[@YaelEylatTanaka]

Made me smile, as I recall my own flow state in completing a computer project over Thanksgiving Day. Got to the university's computer lab at 10 a.m., and did not get up again until project was complete ... at 11:00 p.m.!! Not even to pee! In those days, if you got up from your station, you could lose your spot! It was worth it: got an A in the course, and was given a pass from the final exam.

[@brandont4693]

All I learned is that I need to do drugs

[@sasino]

Lmao that's low key what this whole video was about, basicslly

[@VincentGill3]

The flow state... follow your exitement, moment-to-moment

[@damircrazy]

Whatever

[@-godsspeed-9159]

do drugs cuz they make brain go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@Lubin-md4ml]

​@@-godsspeed-9159 YEESSSSS especially lsd cause literallu nothing you see is real.

[@jagadishk4513]

Pythagoras be like "i'm HIGH ON POTNEUSE"

[@EuanWhitehead]

Hahaha

[@quincymanning2946]

That's my joke

[@Warhawk76]

Epic!

[@faisalshaikh2455]

@@quincymanning2946 but he said it louder 🤣🤣🤣

[@aqua6166]

@@quincymanning2946 nice to know you made a joke too

[@jokerwayne6358]

This explains the 'post nut clarity"

[@FuegoCeleste]

that's often just called regret, lol.

[@jhettzerovelveteen4183]

Lool

[@nothing_controversial]

They don't call it "flow state" fo nuthin!

[@speeddemon45668]

and I guess it also could explain anxiety in humans too.

[@jackdurden466]

All too true...

[@Jordan-od8mz]

Now I understand why being Grateful is a gift itself

[@plsarguewithme2665]

Scientists: How are we supposed to unlock flow state?! ADHD people: **laughs** oh you poor neurotypical human

[@mayflowers5090]

they mean to enter hyperfocus at will

[@keithcorbiniii7869]

i mean once i focus i do this where i just block everything out and focus, it feels good man

[@susanzoeckler4926]

Oh yuppity yup yup! A priceless ADHD super power for sure🦸‍♀️

[@omega52390]

for me with ADHD when I enter a flow state I'm riding a fine line before entering adrenaline overload and a mild panic attack. but that time before that happens is one hell of a rush.

[@PyroBlitzz]

@@omega52390 Same dude this Adrenalin Rush is crazy and sometimes too crazy

[@jacobmartinez8865]

Hes so cute, he looks like a mouse detective

[@timothyharrison9467]

Lol like Stewart Little

[@shadowrunner6856]

@@timothyharrison9467 lmao, that was the first thing I though of when I first saw him...

[@adolfoserrano5313]

I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit great again I AM HE AM-Erica hUsBaNd Adolfito Spirit ^;^ FOOL$ who worship idols Jacob fled to Syria and EARNED A wife by tending SHEEP THEN The Lord LED his people OUT OF

[@jmontgomery32]

😂😂🤣 bro

[@duderama6750]

I resemble that remark!

[@MoempfLP]

Me programming: unstoppable and focused during hours. Me documenting my code: "oh look, there is a cloud outside. I wonder how it was created."

[@conicEllipse]

Oddly enough, I accidently ran out of head meds Friday. It's the kind your not supposed to just stop taking but are to be guided by your doctor to taper off slowly to zero, in order to prevent permanent neuro system damage. It's been a very tough weekend. My head is zinging constantly. It's Monday morning. I woke up at about 3 am and am having an anxiety attack. What do I do to cope and escape it all? I watch KZbin videos. How ironic that I should have stumbled upon this one. I'm going to have to watch this again when my brain isn't completely freaking out. Thank you for the video. I always enjoy your content immensely.

[@Good_Username]

I struggle getting focused because I tend to be always hypervigilant all the time. And it's so hard to focus on something that I'm not 100% into

[@deftoneslive123]

People always think you're looking at them but in reality you're looking at everyone

[@jlynchy156]

@@deftoneslive123 bane of my life

[@divinebeing2476]

I already know this about myself it is just relieving to know I'm not the only one going through that type of brain activity

[@dchristensen777]

"Find the tall native in the group and have him throw a sink through the window." One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest was an amazing book! Spoiler alert. That's how 'Chief' escaped after he did a mercy killing on Jack Nicholson.

[@Music_house7]

WOW THAT REFERENCE!!!

[@The_Foole]

5:29 , 5:54 . All quotes are as real or unreal as every other quote. Just because the quote by George Bernard Shaw was recorded as well as published with his name as the author, that does not mean it is more real then the quote “After a heavy week at work, nothing helps me unwind like a long glass of water and some quality time dwelling on my mistakes.”, especially since it was just stated. Rather, the fact that there has never been a point where words were put together to make a sentence in that form. It is just that there was no author if you were to search for that as a quote, until now. Now Thoughty2 is the author of that quote. And it is real.

[@odin688]

Two things: 1. Could do you something on the association of ADHD and the flow zone? I feel as of myself and all my neuro divergent peers with ADHD as well experience this regularly with the things that “stimulate” us, and participating in something not in the flow state is generally difficult for myself at least. 2. Is your audiobook narrated by you? If so I’ll get it ASAP. Edit: forgot to type number 2 🙄

[@nikosucksatskating]

Same here with aspergers/ocd

[@ShowierData9978]

ye its easy to get into that zone when doing things i love!

[@elcaponeholyemperorofnj1169]

“The flow sounds a lot like hyperfocus”

[@kaldogorath]

I was thinking the same thing. I don't get the positive feelings but I do get the positive results. I have entered the "flow" state before playing games haha. It does feel different.

[@rexxe001]

Bruh ever heard of goku master ultra instinct

[@jackmemphis777]

@@kaldogorath ive entered the flow state in cyber attack in MW plenty of times when its a 1 vs 6. Getting in the zone has allowed me to clutch a ton of games in the past. After clutching the match or dying I come back to reality lol

[@CanariasCanariass]

I have gotten into the state of flow playing games before too.

[@Ameemskdugejjdo]

Athleticly

[@shigeminotoge4514]

Rather than drugs or alcohol, I turn to binge watching Thoughty2

[@allchatgaming7107]

Why not both!:)

[@brazylola707]

@@allchatgaming7107 I was just gonna comment this.

[@matthewlightwood5412]

Can confirm, once you hit a certain point in dancing it just all goes uphill from there. Also as a former theater kid, the feeling right after your last performance is god-tier.

[@GritchigoXxX]

Thank you for justifying and encouraging my marijuana usage - I’ve been using it to get in the zone for my art and I’ve been super super productive, as well as using it for my fibromyalgia. It’s helped incredibly, and I’ve been wondering about things you’ve mentioned in this video myself before watching this. It all makes so much sense now thank you :)

[@wendychavez5348]

I have a friend who, when I met him, was shooting methadone because it's less costly than heroin. One day he was in a terrible mood, so, instinctively, I gave him a stack of paper and a bunch of colored pencils. Within a week, he chose to enroll in fine arts at the community college. When student loans were disbursed he had a relapse; it scared the hell out of him because suddenly he had something to lose. He now has his BAFA and lives in Hawaii, doing commissions for thousands of dollars at a time, because he's discovered how to reach the flow state through his art (as far as I know he's no longer bothering with drugs)

[@duderama6750]

Getting high on life, the kind of life for me.

[@fefek1]

As a person who wants to do amazing art but despite years of practice at home it never improves, I'm gonna go steal some weed from my neighbor.

[@wendychavez5348]

@@fefek1, you're awesome! I forgot to mention that as far as I'm concerned, weed doesn't count. It's been decriminalization in New Mexico, though long before it was I knew it has more good uses than any illegal substance has a right to. Of course my lungs lock up when I smoke it and I develop a severe rash when close to anything made of hemp, though that simply means I choose not to indulge ... or be around when others do.

[@W1HURI]

@@wendychavez5348 weed is harmful for your dopamine, serotonin and endocannabinoid receptors long term. And its permanent. Makes your memory and motivation go bad.

[@oMa3aH]

"you dont need drugs to get high" is like "you dont need a car to go somewhere" :D stll usefull ^^

[@nilen]

Not really

[@SebCryptoTrades]

Thankfully that's not true. A bit of kundalini meditation and you're high as a kite.

[@darkproject3368]

Dude....are you dum-

[@Sivanot]

Well, you *dont* need a car to go somewhere, lol.

[@oMa3aH]

@@Sivanot thats what i said and yet the streets are full of people driving cars xD

[@mycommentpwnz]

I found a hidden mode of MY brain, and it was petrifying. Literally. I turned-off the lights, decided to try and meditate (for the FIRST TIME EVER.) After 15-20 minutes I started to see colors and swirls in my minds eye. So, I decided to try & FOCUS in on them. And, when I did this, I got a sense of, "going deeper." Then, after a few more minutes, a form started to take shape. I focused in again. Concentrating. All of a sudden, I saw "it." Oh. My. God. What is that? It CLEARLY LOOKED technological. It was metallic. The exterior was a platonic solid (the one that kind of looks like a 3-D octagon.) There was partially closed circles on EACH FACET, and out of each circle radiated a deep, cold, bluish, light. It did NOT feel kind, loving, or altruistic. It felt....well...indifferent, calculating, and I became very scared. It felt powerful. Though, to be fair, it didn't feel negative or "evil" either. This thing I was seeing, it wasn't hazy, moving, or swirling around, there it sat in my minds eye; seemingly static and unchanging. I got the sense it was, somehow, REAL, and if I could HEAR it, it would be HUMMING lightly. I've tried meditating a few-times since then, to try and recapture that magic, but to no avail. I haven't even been able to get to the "first part" (seeing the colors and focusing in.)

[@hamza7033]

what did u smoke bro?

[@mycommentpwnz]

@@hamza7033 i haven't done drugs in 12 years

[@afcsabin]

If Meshuggah’s music was a person

[@EuanWhitehead]

@@afcsabin 😆

[@mycommentpwnz]

@@afcsabin I'm either too dumb or old to understand the implication/insinuation :) Probably both I s'pose.

[@Starlight-wx3ls]

When I was in school, I was a book lover. So I often used to study in between classes. I dint know back then what is flow state but I lost the sense of the noise in class, students chatting, and also I felt time stood by. I used to be so deeply engrossed in studying that once, I carried a book in family picnic and could actually study amidst the noise. Maybe coz in those days my family was an absolute circus, in fighting etc so my mind kind of adopted itself to that noisy restless situation. But it's been years since I could be in that flow state. Seems that long hours of doing something intently without any forceful effort is the key. Mobile and social media is a curse.

[@happypuppy1826]

This is a really well done, well researched, amazingly learned production. I am amazed.