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Jon Polster
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"The key element of an optimal experience is that it is an end in itself. Even if initially undertaken for other reasons, the activity that consumes us becomes intrinsically rewarding." So pray, speak, write, play, learn, dance, sing!
— Jun 17, 2013 04:16PM
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Jon Polster
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"...In normal life, we keep interrupting what we do with doubts and questions. 'Why am I doing this? Should I perhaps be doing something else?' Repeatedly we question the necessity of our actions, and evaluate critically the reasons for carrying them out. But in flow there is no need to reflect, because the action carries us forward as if by magic." And that feeling is quite incredible!
— Jun 17, 2013 03:02PM
Jon Polster
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Really enjoying this book so far... "The best moments usually occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile."
— May 26, 2013 07:31PM
