02-03-2020, 04:18 AM
Flow – The Cycle of Energy
Flow is much more than just a mindset or a mental state, there are physical aspects of flow that one can take advantage of the moment that they have a grasp on entering a state of flow. Mana circuitry is an interesting concept, in the context of Fate Waltz, it is an integral part of mastering the form. Flow of energy can have multiple source, from one’s own soul, the free-flowing energy around us, and from *another person*. The last portion...is quite key, the flow of energy can happen through a clash of blows, releasing energy into the air and then flowing *back into you* while the amount of energy that cycles between a person through the veil and into another person is finite, mastering this natural flowing energy allows you to stream your attacks virtually without tiring.
This is where achieving a *mental state of flow* begins to apply. Consciously drawing from energy outside of the center of your own body requires a SUBSTANTIAL amount of conscious focus. That focus, in battle, is being continuously broken by the battle itself. Trading blows, figuring out the plan of your opponent, looking for weak points, and a plethora of other variables that happen in a battle. All of these things will force your conscious thought away from recycling the free-flowing energy in the air and from you opponent and only focus on what you believe matters.
With mastering flow, your mind can push combat tactics to the background, in a set of cycles, a cycle that will allow you to perpetually continue your onslaught so long as your opponent themselves has enough energy to feed the cycle. That point that they do not...is the point that you have won.
The Id has the power to draw from this free-flowing energy, and does so naturally. That feeling of elation when an ally comes with good news, or witnessing your captain succeed in a battle plan. Hearing an inspiring speech that fills your soul with hope...THAT is the product of the cycle, and that is the aspect that flow itself is rooted in.
Flow is much more than just a mindset or a mental state, there are physical aspects of flow that one can take advantage of the moment that they have a grasp on entering a state of flow. Mana circuitry is an interesting concept, in the context of Fate Waltz, it is an integral part of mastering the form. Flow of energy can have multiple source, from one’s own soul, the free-flowing energy around us, and from *another person*. The last portion...is quite key, the flow of energy can happen through a clash of blows, releasing energy into the air and then flowing *back into you* while the amount of energy that cycles between a person through the veil and into another person is finite, mastering this natural flowing energy allows you to stream your attacks virtually without tiring.
This is where achieving a *mental state of flow* begins to apply. Consciously drawing from energy outside of the center of your own body requires a SUBSTANTIAL amount of conscious focus. That focus, in battle, is being continuously broken by the battle itself. Trading blows, figuring out the plan of your opponent, looking for weak points, and a plethora of other variables that happen in a battle. All of these things will force your conscious thought away from recycling the free-flowing energy in the air and from you opponent and only focus on what you believe matters.
With mastering flow, your mind can push combat tactics to the background, in a set of cycles, a cycle that will allow you to perpetually continue your onslaught so long as your opponent themselves has enough energy to feed the cycle. That point that they do not...is the point that you have won.
The Id has the power to draw from this free-flowing energy, and does so naturally. That feeling of elation when an ally comes with good news, or witnessing your captain succeed in a battle plan. Hearing an inspiring speech that fills your soul with hope...THAT is the product of the cycle, and that is the aspect that flow itself is rooted in.