When humans work, they frequently become unaware of their own body, their own senses, are surprised to find that their wrists ache or their backs are sore or their friend has left the building. It's as close to an out-of-body experience as can be achieved short of fifty volts, a circle of warding, a pigeon's claw cut from an albino female of purest white feathers, or a lot of mushrooms. Kate Griffin
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It is easy to lose touch with the world when you’re working, especially when your job requires that you stay focused. We often forget that our bodies are there, that they need to rest, that they have needs of their own. The quote above describes the phenomenon of being out-of-body while working. Your mind can become so immersed in your work that you actually lose touch with what’s going on around you.

Source: A Madness Of Angels

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