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It is known as "zen state" aka peak state. Being in the zone. Happens with all skilled actions that are so well trained, they become almost automatic. Attaining this kind of state while not actually using a mastered skill is the whole point of zen. But that does sound like an oxymoron since meditation is a masterful skill in itself..;-)



I doubt he achieved peak state while playing games during/after a fight with his significant other.


You'd be surprised. If you've been a gamer for years, pretty much everything fades away while you're playing.


The gaming and relationship eras were separate.




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