flow

A Musical Illustration of FLOW

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https://youtu.be/7uAUoz7jimg?si=KJ6EiA6zxTfg3tfm Terry Kath's brilliant solo from 2:58 to 5:21 is a quintessential example of flow. If you play the guitar, you'll have an even better appreciation for the skill and virtuosity displayed by Kath in a span of 2 minutes and 24 seconds during which he effortlessly combines rock and roll with jazz and blues. … Continue reading A Musical Illustration of FLOW

so you want to be a writer?

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This verse by Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) is the finest explication of writing I have ever seen. If you write, this will resonate with you. Writing is one of those precious times when I experience flow, described as "the melting together of action and consciousness; the state of finding a balance between a skill and how challenging … Continue reading so you want to be a writer?