Let Things Flow
Letting things flow doesn’t mean sitting back and waiting for life to happen. It means trusting enough to keep moving... so keep going and let things flow!
LET IT FLOW
After nearly two years of being in a fog of burnout, where nothing I did seemed to hold meaning. These past two months, I’ve finally been feeling so much better.
I’m waking up happier.
There’s a sense of purpose again.
I have more energy, more drive and more joy. I’m starting to enjoy my own rhythm again.
And I’ve been wondering... is this what it means to be in the flow?
We’ve all heard that phrase, maybe someone said it to you over coffee or maybe it came up in a podcast, or maybe you saw it on one of those Pinterest quotes in soft watercolour font: Let things flow.
But what does that actually mean?
To let something flow is to allow it to move … without forcing, without holding on too tightly, without trying to control how or when it happens. It means allowing things to happen in their own way, in their own timing. It’s when you stop fighting what is and start moving with what’s already trying to move through you.
A Spontaneous Trip That Reminded Me
This Sunday, I took a spontaneous trip to Oxford. I arrived early, walked through the park by the river around 9am. It was so calm and spacious. I could hear my breath. I watched how the river moved, it was flowing without effort and still was doing its own thing. I thought: this is what I want in my life. How can i be more in flow, how can let things just be.
What It Really Means to Be in a Flow
So when I ask myself what it really means to be in flow, this is what I keep coming back to: it’s not about everything being easy, it’s about being in alignment with what truly matters to you.
I’m realising it’s when you actually want to do the work. You feel a sense of joy and peace. You have more energy. More zeal for life. Even when things are difficult, something in you still wants to show up. You’re not dragging your feet. You’re not second-guessing every move. You’re able to sit down and be with whatever’s in front of you without that constant voice of doubt pulling you away.
And for me, one of the biggest keys to getting into flow has been giving myself permission.
Things started to feel easier when I gave myself permission to do the things that actually make me feel alive. I didn’t have a big moment where I woke up one day and said, “I’m going to write on Substack.” I never set out to be a “writer.” But I’ve always enjoyed writing. I’ve been writing long-form content for years — I just hadn’t let myself write about the things that really light me up.
Things like spirituality.
Dreams.
Purpose.
Calling.
The moment I stepped into this new space, something began to make sense. It was like all the parts of me I’d been keeping separate started to meet. Writing from the heart became a way to bring it all together.
Going with the Flow Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Committed
Last week, I shared a comment on a post about how I usually write from a place of obedience. When I follow that nudge — things begin to flow. It often feels like something taps me on the shoulder and says, “You need to write this,” and so I do.
It’s deeply intuitive. That’s how most of my words come from sensing what’s meant to come through and honouring that.
When I follow this practice, things move. There’s clarity. There’s ease. The words arrive.
And that’s what I’ve come to see as the first key to flow: obedience.
Obedience to your inner voice. Obedience to the prompt, the pull, the nudge that says, this matters — write it.
Then Matt shared his own process in that same thread. He commits to two hours of creative time every single day, no matter what. It’s non-negotiable. He shows up, creates the space and trusts that something will move through him in that space.
What struck me most is that he didn’t frame it as pressure.
He framed it as devotion.
At first, I wasn’t sure if that was for me. I’m someone who loves spontaneity. I like when inspiration leads. But something about his process made me stop and think. What if flow doesn’t just show up randomly? What if flow is something we create space for?
So I gave myself the challenge. Every day for two hours, I would sit and create. No expectations or pressure to make something brilliant. Just a commitment to be there.
I won’t lie the first few days were hard. I hit resistance. I had nothing to say. I wanted to walk away. But I stayed.
And in that staying, I found the second key to flow: dedication.
Because in order for something to flow, there has to be space for it to move.
Showing up to the page every day became a way of telling the universe:
I’m here. I’m ready. Even if nothing comes today, I will still be here tomorrow.
That kind of consistency is a boldness we don’t often talk about. We think being bold means having big ideas, launching huge things, feeling wildly inspired. But boldness looks like sitting down with no proof. No plan. No clarity. Just faith.
I’ve learned this:
If you want more flow in your life, you need two things: Obedience and Dedication.
Obedience to your inner voice.
Dedication to the process, even when it’s dry.
What Are You Letting Flow Through You?
While walking on my trip to Oxford, I came across a café called New Ground. I loved the name. It felt like I was meant to sit there. Like the place itself was an invitation to pause and listen. So I did. I sat down, let my mind and soul connect and started writing whatever wanted to come through.
And in that stillness some questions began to rise:
Am I forcing things right now?
Am I allowing life to move through me or am I trying to be in charge of everything?
Am I walking with force or with flow?
I asked myself what I might still be clinging to: certain thoughts, fears, or expectations that no longer serve me.. Was I keeping them stuck, holding my life so tightly together that nothing new could enter? Or was I willing to let things shift, to let something different grow?
To take new ground in life, you don’t need to bulldoze your way forward.
You don’t have to chase.
You don’t have to force.
You just have to stay open and keep showing up.
Because if you want to experience real flow in your creativity, your work, your relationships, your healing : you have to let go of the version of life you thought you had to build.
That day, sitting in New Ground, I had this realisation:
If I want to take new ground in my life, I need to let things flow.
I need to make space for what’s next.
Let new people come in. Let others walk away.
Release what’s no longer meant for me, so that something new can take root.
This is from me this week. Let things flow….. Good things can come to you with ease.
You don’t have to fight for everything.
You can experience more joy.
More peace.
More trust in the process.
Your turn
If you’re still reading, I’d love to know:
What are you still holding on to that no longer needs to be carried?
What are you willing to let go of to make space for something new to flow in?
Drop a comment. I read each one, and I reply with care.
I'm holding onto a vision of how my life should be versus how it really is. I'm semi-retired, I have spaaaaaaaaaccccceeeee in my life. It feels like I can actually breathe. But as if there's too much oxygen. It's a scary feeling too.
Letting go of the notion that we must be in motion to be productive when what is usually required is stillness and patience in order to see clearly. This resonated deeply. Thank you, Dimi. ☺️