Nothing will happen to you which is not conformable to the nature of the universe
Marcus Aurelius
Go with the Flow Philosophy
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Go with the flow”
For many, this well-meaning advice has become a kind of pop psychology cliché. Properly understood, the message is one of the most profound in the entire corpus of religious and spiritual literature. But “go with the flow” can all too easily become an excuse for apathy and indifference.
How do we apply the phrase wisely?
The idea of going with the flow is usually rendered as “non-straining” or “effortless action.” “a state of being in which our actions are quite effortlessly in alignment with the ebb and flow of the elemental cycles of the natural world.”
The core idea is that of not forcing or grasping one’s way through life, but instead living life spontaneously, in harmony with the natural order of things.
But what does a morally responsible person do when confronted with prejudice, injustice or hatred?
Should one go with the flow, saying “Oh, well, that’s life”? Isn’t going with the flow a gigantic and unconscionable cop-out in the face of evil?
Philosophers throughout the ages have given their answer: we should not go to pieces in the face of evil, nor should we emulate the cruelty of our oppressors—we must do what we can to oppose injustice.
For many, this well-meaning advice has become a kind of pop psychology cliché. Properly understood, the message is one of the most profound in the entire corpus of religious and spiritual literature. But “go with the flow” can all too easily become an excuse for apathy and indifference.
How do we apply the phrase wisely?
The idea of going with the flow is usually rendered as “non-straining” or “effortless action.” “a state of being in which our actions are quite effortlessly in alignment with the ebb and flow of the elemental cycles of the natural world.”
The core idea is that of not forcing or grasping one’s way through life, but instead living life spontaneously, in harmony with the natural order of things.
But what does a morally responsible person do when confronted with prejudice, injustice or hatred?
Should one go with the flow, saying “Oh, well, that’s life”? Isn’t going with the flow a gigantic and unconscionable cop-out in the face of evil?
Philosophers throughout the ages have given their answer: we should not go to pieces in the face of evil, nor should we emulate the cruelty of our oppressors—we must do what we can to oppose injustice.
The Art of running a Business
Today businesses and individuals are embracing it as a solution to productivity challenges, but the concept of flow state probably dates back to the earliest humans on the planet who had to achieve a collective state of resonance simply to hunt in a group and focus on their goal of finding food.
Studies have shown that when humans are performing complex tasks – whether that’s a developer pulling an all-nighter to launch a new app, or an athlete attempting to cover the longest distance in the shortest time – the outcome can be significantly improved by attaining a state of flow.
We now understand the biology behind flow – when the brain releases norepinephrine, dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin, all of which impact performance. Norepinephrine and dopamine heighten focus, helping to block distractions, endorphins block pain, and serotonin is the famous feel good chemical.
Not surprisingly, the flow philosophy is now being adopted in business, with many companies making it a fundamental part of their core philosophy.
Studies have shown that when humans are performing complex tasks – whether that’s a developer pulling an all-nighter to launch a new app, or an athlete attempting to cover the longest distance in the shortest time – the outcome can be significantly improved by attaining a state of flow.
We now understand the biology behind flow – when the brain releases norepinephrine, dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin, all of which impact performance. Norepinephrine and dopamine heighten focus, helping to block distractions, endorphins block pain, and serotonin is the famous feel good chemical.
Not surprisingly, the flow philosophy is now being adopted in business, with many companies making it a fundamental part of their core philosophy.
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