"Flow" and psychedelics

I'm sure most of you are familiar with the concept of "flow." Flow is the sense or state of mind of being immersed in an activity, also known as being "in the zone." Many of the things that promote Flow involve patterns or repetitive tasks, such as music. Flow is theorized to be a large source of what makes people happy.

I've noticed that on an overly intense trip, Flow is the one thing that will effectively ground me. I can have a conversation, sing or hum some kind of musical mantra, or walk in circles, for example. All of these things will instantly bring me into control and back into reality, but without "fighting" the trip. If I "fight" the trip, my mind usually spirals out of control and makes it worse.

Has anyone else noticed this relationship?

 

I have noticed that to a degree. Psychedelics can be "grounded" easier than, say alcohol, which you can't just "snap" out of. The same is true with Cannabis.

And, IMO, the opioids and (dopaminergic) stimulants actually enhance "flow." I feel more "in to" activities on those drugs than any normal state of consciousness.

 

Definitely agree

As John Lennon would say, "Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. It is not dying. It is not dying."