The Role of Nonduality in the Relationship Between Flow States and Well-Being

Abstract Objectives The current study investigated the hypothesis that relationship between flow states and well-being is mediated by nondual experiences. Past empirical theoretical work suggests share similarities with expanded upon previous examining relationships flow, experiences, emotion, well-being. Methods Students enrolled in various artistic classes ( N = 104) were surveyed once a week for four weeks. Participants reported on their experiences of nonduality, psychological subjective Results Higher scores measures both b 7.03, SE 0.82, p < .001) 0.17, 0.02, predicted increased positive emotion immediately after class. Nondual partially this relationship, such when accounting was significantly decreased 4.30, 0.45, .001). Longitudinally, experience also satisfaction life (Sobel t 1.94, 1.06, .05). However, while 0.32, 0.14, .02) weeks, did not −0.003, 0.002, .13). Conclusions These findings suggest may facilitate some features nonduality meditative states. Additionally, link be explained its to states, creative activities could useful fostering