ESCAPISM

When I was 13, something worried me, so I escaped by imagining myself in a little cottage nestled in the forest, surrounded by my favourite birds and fruits. There was a waterfall on the side, and the scattered water droplets hitting the stone would touch my face. Since then, I’ve always used my imagination to transport myself to nature, away from societal norms and standards. As children, we believe in miracles and fantasies, creating our little worlds. During my teenage when I had my 1st crush, I used to imagine a lot of moments of having that one single conversation and few eye contact just to feel I was reliving that moment again and again. Regardless of age, we seek refuge in imagination to escape reality. I used to daydream a lot, and it took a lot of effort to break that habit. Now, I focus more on my hobbies. I’ve been learning the violin for two years, though progress has stalled for a few months.

I love making sketches; it puts my mind in a meditative zone free from thoughts. Yoga postures intrigued me since school days, and I’ve never abandoned that interest. I often take photographs of trees and skies when their beauty amazes me. All these activities help me connect with myself. They’re the best way for me to escape reality momentarily. Sometimes, music and movies also aid in this escape. Walking and trekking in nature are also fantastic methods of escapism.

Sometimes people use romantic love as a form of escapism, but often, it ends up hurting someone involved. During such times, a person may fall in love with the wrong person.

Let's not forget the excessive use of social media as a means to escape real-life problems, often leaving us feeling drained.

What medium do you choose for escapism? Are you content with it? If not, perhaps finding a different medium might be beneficial.

Currently, I’m using writing as a medium to escape reality—it’s incredibly therapeutic, don’t you think?