At different moments in life, you may find yourself in a state of flow - a state of full involvement where action and awareness merge

States of deep absorption can feel profoundly relieving. But not all absorption serves us in the same way.

Most people don’t experience their suffering as a problem with their mind. They experience it as themselves  being the problem. The thoughts feel personal. Convincing. Often harsh. And because they sound like truth, they’re taken seriously. You may notice an inner voice that constantly evaluates, corrects, or criticises — pointing out where you went wrong, what you should have known, or who you ought to be by now. At times it can feel relentless, as though there is no rest fr