Escapism… Has many forms. Some use drugs, others use physical exertion, while others deny themselves of privilege of letting those burdens go.
I use the mediums of physical exertion via my bike and the solace of just being being away from it all to get back the balance that constantly eroded away on a daily basis.
Sitting on a rock in the middle of a stream is more than a middling metaphor for escapism, it is my therapeutic and it is cheaper than sitting in the physiologist chair.
What does your flavor of escapism taste like?
Why?
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Nice. Physical activity is definitely up there as an effective remedy. But my number one tool for dealing with stressors and maintaining life’s balance is writing. Blog writing, fiction and non-fiction prose, help me transport myself to peace and serenity.
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And you do it fluently Will!
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Painting, reading, or taking a long walk. 🙂
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Your painting… Transcends words, it pulls something different out of me consistently Karen!
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Well these days my escape has been to have long walks alone…:-)
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Those are a priceless gift more often than not! One of my rituals.
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