Ah yes, I hear you Mammal. 'Controlling' it, as you've discovered is next to impossible, but setting the table is the right idea. This takes some practice, and you've mentioned a few key ingredients. Presence capacity is one of the keys in my experience, which is largely developed through practices like meditation. Approaching riding with a purpose that goes beyond results and stats is another. No matter what though, whether through chance, or choice - flow is a precious state to be in, and has a lot to offer, far beyond being a amazing feeling with high performance results. ...And indeed - that pixy dust - not sure if you meant what @jotegir hinted at in the comment below, but I actually have a section in the Pure Flow workshop I mentioned at the end of my essay, that explores the 'altered states' triggered by intensional doses of cannabis and psilocybin. Delicate and powerful territory, but certainly linked to topic at hand.
Oct. 8, 2024, 1:55 p.m. - RyanLeech
Ah yes, I hear you Mammal. 'Controlling' it, as you've discovered is next to impossible, but setting the table is the right idea. This takes some practice, and you've mentioned a few key ingredients. Presence capacity is one of the keys in my experience, which is largely developed through practices like meditation. Approaching riding with a purpose that goes beyond results and stats is another. No matter what though, whether through chance, or choice - flow is a precious state to be in, and has a lot to offer, far beyond being a amazing feeling with high performance results. ...And indeed - that pixy dust - not sure if you meant what @jotegir hinted at in the comment below, but I actually have a section in the Pure Flow workshop I mentioned at the end of my essay, that explores the 'altered states' triggered by intensional doses of cannabis and psilocybin. Delicate and powerful territory, but certainly linked to topic at hand.