Escaping from reality
Reality hits like a wave of sorrow, and we ache to run away.
A pressure to just go beyond life somewhere in stillness, where we can be our real selves nobody other than ourselves.
Why do we crave escape??
I want to start with the generation of its need. Sometimes we are encircled with emotional breakouts, things turning worse, confusion all around. This causes tons of overload of thoughts; negative contemplations revolve in our mind on loop, especially more in unfavorable circumstances. They just lock our mind; hinder us from looking for solutions and peace. At that point, our heart and mind crave serenity.
Being delusional
Sometimes peace could be a person anyone who would calm you. But other times, you are left with nothing and no one. That creates the urge to go away, but if we think practically, that isn’t possible for a normal person. That remains an unrealistic desire, especially for someone who hasn’t explored anything yet in the world and is completely stuck in their teenage phase.
So our minds come up with a real-time escape by being delusional. When you are in real time but your mind is roaming somewhere else, in thoughts, imaginations, scenarios, illusions, we live freely. We feel peace, which is at zero cost, endlessly, where we have control over things. Basically, a world that feels like our kingdom, a place where nobody can hurt us, stop us, disturb us. A place where at each and every step there is love blossoming, peace flowing into our minds just like a river flowing nearby, happiness giggling through our cheeks. A place where we are ruling and being our authentic self, with no fear of judgment, misinterpretation, or getting hurt. For some people, when circumstances hit hard, we tend to drown in this world of delusion.
I observed another escape:
falling asleep. For some people, it’s difficult to drift into slumber, but for others, dozing off is the easiest way to avoid problems by simply doing nothing. While asleep, we forget our worries and anxieties, giving the mind a peaceful break to heal. It offers rest, solitude, and a calmness that feels entirely different. As an overthinker, I have often embraced this escape to bring myself comfort and tranquility. Many consider it a superficial, temporary relief, but I believe it is a gentle way to shield our minds from the relentless pace of reality.
Just a little reflection on how we find relief during emotional breakouts. If it resonated with you, I would love for you to hit like and share your thoughts.
Written by—Shrishti Verma