The description matches the experience well, but I disagree about the need to slightly exceed the capabilities. That kind of focusing allows me to work very well, but I can hyper-focus (the term I am used to) on something simple as well. I do not feel guided either. I am one with what I am doing and there is nothing else. All senses not involved are silent. It is a similar dedication like having fallen in love. Eating and sleeping are indeed insignificant. The most amusing, yet true, description I heard was `I go to the toilet when it feels like one minute longer and I will die'. There is nothing better really - unless despite all efforts things just do not work. Then it is horrible.
The description matches the experience well, but I disagree about the need to slightly exceed the capabilities. That kind of focusing allows me to work very well, but I can hyper-focus (the term I am used to) on something simple as well. I do not feel guided either. I am one with what I am doing and there is nothing else. All senses not involved are silent. It is a similar dedication like having fallen in love. Eating and sleeping are indeed insignificant. The most amusing, yet true, description I heard was `I go to the toilet when it feels like one minute longer and I will die'. There is nothing better really - unless despite all efforts things just do not work. Then it is horrible.