Do you ever check out? Just for a while. Like where your head just goes somewhere else? When I was young I used to love watching Mr. Rogers because when the train went to the “other world,” the never never-land, I got to go right along with it. I was going to a better place. But only for a few moments. When my children were little and needed a nap, I used to tell them they were “going to nappy,” like they were really going somewhere. Well, not really. We all know they just needed to check out for a bit to get to a more rested frame of mind. Even now, when I take a yoga class I honestly feel that I am going somewhere else even though I don’t leave the class. My mind gets to focus, my body gets to focus and then I get to let go of everything. I do feel that I’ve been on a journey when I take a class. I come away feeling refreshed and ready to take on new things. My frame of mind is completely different. It’s all because I’ve been in a better place. What do you do to get yourself in a better place?
Sun Salutation
When I want to check out, I go for a walk on a back country road or survey my pond and watch the wildlife.
Running and bilking take me to another place mentally. I often get ideas for my ms’s when I exercise.
I love the idea about taking a trip in your imagination. Thanks for sharing, Lyn.
Lyn: I’m glad you can escape for a little while, when doing yoga. I find it impossible. In fact, every time I do yoga, I get MORE stressed out. LOL
Definitely not a relaxing time for me.
Now tap class, on the other hand…..ahhh…happiness and escape. 🙂