I have been taught that there is a learning process that follows 3
basic steps:
1. the mind teaches the body - you consciously think of what you are
doing
2. the body teaches the mind - you are playing along and you realize
you are playing something cool and reflect on it
3. the mind and body work together in harmony - the BLAM experience
The Chinese call this mind - no mind, or the void. You do NOT think at
all. You simply relax and let yoursef go. You react to your
suroundings in "real time" and everything you have learned and
experienced comes in to play. You DO NOT anticipate what you should
do, you just put yourself on autopilot.
I know some people who can easily do this at will with great results.
I struggle with it, and have breakthrough moments of BLAM occasionally.
I think the key is NOT TO THINK, NOT TO TRY, just play. Of course alot
of thinking and trying needs to come first to build the foundation for
your autopilot experiences.
Since I can not do this at will, please take these thoughts in that
context. Just a semi-educated opinion.
Mike