Csikszentmihalyi's comprehensive framework describing optimal experience characterized by complete absorption, intrinsic motivation, and peak performance in activities that balance challenge and skill.
Example: Musicians, athletes, or surgeons describing experiences of complete focus where time seems to stop, self-consciousness disappears, and performance feels effortless and optimal.
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