Flow Quotes

“The key to unlocking our unique creative energy is fully participating in the magic of creation happening within and all around us.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Stoicism, like a seasoned sculptor, fashions the raw marble of our attention into a well-honed pillar of focus. The true currency of our existence is not time, but attention. The past and the future are but shadows and specters that have no claim over the vivacious vitality of the present moment. Stoicism implores us to dispense our attention wisely, not on the ephemeral apparitions of past regrets or future anxieties, but on the solid ground of the present.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“The world might rage around, yet within the Stoic’s mind, a tranquil sea prevails. The Stoic remains anchored, not carried away by the torrents of distraction, but rather cultivating a steadfast presence in each fleeting moment. In this ever-passing instant, the Stoic exercises his virtue, sharpens his wisdom, and wields his actions.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“You are the sculptor of your own reality.. Imagine your life as a magnificent work of art. The raw materials – your thoughts, emotions & daily actions. These are all within your control. By shaping these elements, you determine the form & beauty of your experience.

Darling listen - It’s never too late to take the chisel. While some discover this power later, it’s never too late to learn. Your energy is contagious, so take charge of it. Master your emotions, thoughts, your inner voice & your body language. What you tell & how you speak, move, even look all have an impact & contribute to the final picture.

Even the smallest daily effort towards self-improvement can have a profound impact. Each positive step is a brushstroke towards a more fulfilling & joyful existence. So begin today & continue to sculpt the life of your dreams, one mindful choice at a time.

Sweetheart, it's what I call chipping stones with your butter knife...

May your every thought, word & step move you closer to creating the vibrant life you deserve – filled with ease, abundance & fulfillment. Blessings!”
― Rajesh Goyal

“We can use everything that happens to us to create something new and beautiful.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Creating is very much a birthing process.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“The making of art
allows for full immersion,
deepest engagement,
flow
like no else.

Well, maybe one else:
the learning of anything that you really--
really--
want to know,
which can be an art form itself,

Lose yourself to find yourself.
Find yourself through losing yourself
in the delicious process of discovery.”
― Shellen Lubin

“It's a balancing act,
keeping hope
but not letting it drive you to distraction.
Because the flip side of hope, the dark side,
is the side that keeps you wanting to be
somewhere else from where you are, with
something else from what you've got--
the side that keeps you from appreciating
and feeling fully and deeply what there is
in this moment.

Hope keeps us in the flow--moving forward--
and I will not underestimate its value, but
hopelessness keeps us present in the moment,
whether it is the Buddhist hopelessness of non-attachment or
the hopelessness of despair.”
― Shellen Lubin

“The Stoic approach is the lighthouse that guides us amidst the tempest, leading us to the land of dreams crafted in the forge of the unyielding present.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“The act of focusing is not simply the mental equivalent of gazing intently at an object. It is a confluence, a harmonious marriage of mind, heart, and will, an alignment akin to a troupe of actors on a stage, each playing their part, but all moving in harmony towards the climax of the play. This is the essence of true focus.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“Yet the object of our focus is not to be chosen lightly. In the marketplace of ambitions, dreams are sold in all sizes and shapes. But true fulfillment and achievement do not lie in the mere attainment of goals, but rather in the pursuit of those that are truly worthy. A target, after all, gives direction to our arrow, but the archer’s glory lies not in merely hitting the target, but in striking one that demands skill and character.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“Beware the folly of lending your focus to vain pursuits. Just as a river, when it is split into countless rivulets, loses its force and becomes but a whimper, a mind divided by trivial pursuits dissipates its strength. Focus, therefore, is not merely concentration, it is selection; not merely observation, it is dedication.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“True focus is the ability to summon our mental strength when it is required and to let it rest when it is not.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“Imagine, if you will, a bird in flight. When it must overcome the gusts that hinder its path, it beats its wings with unyielding force. Yet, when it soars high in the sky, it spreads its wings and rides the wind, at peace in its journey. This is the model of focus we must aspire to: resolute in the face of opposition, tranquil in the embrace of flow.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“True focus requires wisdom in choosing the worthy target, courage in maintaining a resolute mind, and prudence in knowing when to exert effort and when to seek rest. Master these elements, and you begin to understand the nature of focus.”
― Kevin L. Michel, The Power of the Present: A Stoic's Guide to Unyielding Focus

“You have a unique process for getting your life to flow.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“We are all creative, and we each have our own best way of reaching our goals, experiencing love, joy, and creative flow.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“The question isn’t whether we are creative, it’s how we can tap the genius that is inherent within each of us”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Trust how you learn and work best, and your own unique formula for connecting with your inner voice”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Learning to work with rather than against our emotional blocks can help our creativity, intuition, and our hearts to expand.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“We all have things that trigger us or that make our lives particularly challenging.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Creating is very much like the birthing process.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“We will have times of great openings, and other times where we feel a sense of restriction, or our flow being blocked”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Sometimes feeling blocked is simply a sign that we need to wait and let the natural course of events to unfold.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Sometimes, we are so focused on what is next that we forget how much power there is in the present moment.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“There is nothing we need to do to receive life’s creative magic. It already belongs to us, no matter who we are.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Allowing our circles to be fluid and inclusive boosts creativity.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“We have everything we need to get our lives flowing in exciting new directions.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Pausing to implement breathwork throughout the day, places you in a more receptive state of flow. Your mind becomes clearer and your nervous system relaxes. Which also aids in instantly getting you aligned with your manifestations.”
― Robin S. Baker

“Don’t get too intoxicated by your life story if you want to be free: Don’t try to fix it, gently acknowledge it, be compassionate toward you / it and learn from it. Breathe, flow and be.”
― Rasheed Ogunlaru