In The Zone

Zone: Being in the zone is when an individual blocks out anything surrounding them whether it is sound, activity, etc. to focus on one particular thing.  As a dancer, I am In the Zone when I am performing on stage.  I am able to block out the song, thoughts, sounds, vision, people; all I see is the lights blinding me.  I have no idea what I am doing when I am performing because like Bocca, being in the zone allows you to block out anything possible that is a distraction.  If you do not get in the zone you will result in a failure of success.  One time, we made friends with the stage crew that stood back stage (bad choice!).  They were screaming to us and whistling at us while we were on stage resulting in our break of concentration and quite a few mess ups!

Flow: After being In the Zone one encounters flow.  Flow is the process of where everything runs smoothly in order to succeed.  When the flow is broken, so is concentration and failure claims victory.

How do acts of repetition relate to flow? Repetition allows flow to progress.  Encountering the same processes repeatedly guarantees flow to occur in a particular mind set.

Do you think rhythm has anything to do with flow?  For example, does rhythm of your breathing have anything to do with a state of flow or being in the zone?  Explain why or why not. Yes, rhythm is coordinated with flow.  Your mind has specific settings that your body must meet before being In the Zone.  If the ritual is corrupt, the process will not work.