Escapism

Well as things get gloomier as the days go on. Shorter days, bank failings and the stockmarket more and more people will do what seems to come naturally to most of us. We will find something to do that will occupy our minds and our time so we don't worry about it.

Some people will bury themselves in their work and escape from the larger picture while gaining hopefully some financial security. Some will spend more quality time with their family and their kids and gain some richness in their families. Then there are the ones that may escape for long hikes into the woods, up mountains, or canoe or one hundred and one different things that they do to get away from the daily grind. Then there are the rest of us. People who bury themselves in books, video games or the internet. Also doing what we enjoy but not gaining health or wealth from it (in most cases).

Now there is nothing wrong with playing World of Warcraft, Halo or any of the other online games. Nor is there anything wrong with reading a good book or a dozen comic books. The only problem that occurs is when your escape interferes with real life. Stop for a moment and look. Are the household chores and duties being neglected to make time for your escape? are you using bill money to fund the next book, game or pair of hiking shoes? Are you ignoring your children so that you can blog.....ummm never mind that last one.

The point is escaping is fine as long as you do it in moderation and as long as it does not negatively affect your household or your children. Now that my kids are in bed back to World of Warcraft for me.

Have Fun and Be Great