I love getting into “the Zone.”

“The Zone” is another way of describing “flow.” Flow is the mental state in which you are fully immersed in what you’re doing. You have a feeling of energized focus, total involvement, and positive feelings about the end success while involved in the process of whatever you’re doing.

Once, while playing soccer in high school, I had a 45 second span of time where, due to “flow,” I was unstoppable. I remember it vividly. I was right outside the penalty box, covered with about 5 or so defenders. Every defender that came into my reach and tried to take the ball out of my control was identified, their attack was negated and they were bypassed. I was in a total reactionary state where I didn’t even think – I just did it.

It was an amazing feeling that ended when I scored a goal.

Creative types crave the zone. Some people achieve it easier than others.

Sometimes I can get closer to the zone by drenching myself in music. Hybrid is one of the music-producing groups that does that for me. They’re right up there with Moby.

Last Man Standing:

Dreaming Your Dreams:

Finished Symphony:

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