What is Flow?

Creating In-Flow and Calm in the Classroom

Flow exists in the here and now and, when accessed, amplifies our success, capability and calm.

As we go about our daily activities and schedules accessing the, “innate river of flow,” we connect to our inner nature. The wellspring of intuitive intelligence, wisdom and creativity is present with grace. The flow state can become more consistent through decision and deliberateness.

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Focusing on, and enhancing the flow in our daily existence, enables the intrinsic balance of our heart and mind. As we integrate the oneness of the heart and mind we enter more easefully into the flow state.

In-flow, the mindfulness experience can expand beyond that of the “observer viewpoint.” The aspect of, “the watcher,” is merged and brings about a broader and deeper connection with self and others. Along with the integration of the mind and heart, dissolving identification with “the seer,” flow is achieved and emotional intelligence is imminent.

We may choose to encounter the flow state in a variety of circumstances: a form of meditation to optimally begin a fresh day, to help communicate effectively and honestly, to build a deeper connection with self and others or to access our memory in an exam situation. Flow can be derived through your will, decision and the commitment for expansion in each moment. The benefits of experiencing life in-flow are immeasurable and optimise all aspects of existence. Therefore, what is more valuable to impart to others? With the inner joy emanating through our self first, we are then the lighthouse for others.

What is flow? Perhaps another way of experiencing and becoming flow is to realise that which appears outside of flow (in actuality
everything is flow) however when we get caught clinging to the boulders along the river’s edge and perhaps identify as being “a victim” rather than “an experiencer” situations such as these below can appear as if they are interrupting our flow:

• not being able to say no
• comparing ourselves to others
• over scheduling our lives
• judging self and others harshly
• feelings of loneliness and disconnection
• ruminating thoughts overriding peace and ease
• exhaustion with waning self belief, conviction and motivation
• feeling unworthy, unlovable and a lack of belonging

Flow brings about an honesty, acceptance, peace and appreciation. It deepens our connection with self, others and all that is. Being in the state of flow enables us to tame our busy mind and thinking processes.Deliberately creating beliefs that enhance our state of beingness is a byproduct of existing in-flow.

In the deliberate practice of flow, we encounter our robust potential, resilience, success and compassionate state. We will be ready for
whatever arises within the current moment.

Being in-flow is as important as brushing our teeth or taking a shower. It is the essence of fulfilment. Imparting the awareness of flow within educational practices is of the utmost value when shared from a lived experience of flow.

Setting up a classroom for the daily encounter of existing in-flow or as-flow will bring out the potential of everyone within that space from that moment to the next. What can be more important than establishing flow as the foundation for the meeting and learning within the container of a classroom? Inevitable engagement, enjoyment and success will exist in the learning space, whilst developing emotional intelligence, optimising beliefs and overall wellness.

My work practice through Lion Heart Education, Ltd enables me to facilitate and impart skills to others for living in flow more consistently, by building awareness and integrating the experience of flow. Whilst working with both adults and children, enabling them to learn and experience a self-regulation system. By self- regulating, they can choose to develop the daily practice that engages their heart intelligence, breath and existing in/as appreciation. Furthermore, it will encourage them to realise that they, too, can make this their foundation and default for life!

(Lynette, C., image. 2021)

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Lynette Chadwick


Lynnette Chadwick
Lynnette Chadwick is a speaker and educator passionate about our ability to transform stress and pressure on the go. During the early 1990s Lynnette worked in schools facilitating Personal Development and later she worked for the Australian Red Cross in Sydney as an educator for young woman who were pregnant or parenting. Lynnette now runs HeartMath Training in Schools here in NZ and runs facilitates sessions online internationally as well.
More information can be found at: www.lynnettechadwick.com