Daily Escapist Grind

Daily Escapist Grind

It's midnight, and I'm up like a boss vampire! Today we are going to talk about how to fit in escapism as a daily routine. I know you have lives and jobs, so what we want to do for this exercise is to do it after dinner, whether you are alone or with friends! Now, be warned, they might all think your freaky, but who cares? Escapism is something not for the faint of heart!

When we do escapism, the first thing we need to do is come up with some good ideas, or a basis for our escapism. Do you want to be a premade character, or one you generated completely on your own? (Yep, go ahead and make a Dungeons And Dragons reference, lol.) Once you've made up your mind for your imaginative play, it's time to decide how you are going to do your escapism. One great thing is play acting or doing an activity while in character. Try even speaking outloud as if you're in character, even if you're all alone. Heck, you can even try doing a movement that your character might do. It's all up for you to decide how far you can take your escapism, and, trust me, the further you go, the more fun you're bound to have. One thing I want to point out is that there is no better way to erase the pain from a bad day than with some escapism. I would love to be anyone besides myself after I have had a bummer of a day.

Let me tell you about my life. I love to live a life where I'm not held down by the world. I'm not from where I'm living and I have never had any real friends. I am skeptical at the concept of friendship as I'm not very good at it. I have limited social interaction and it hinders my chances of developing real life friends. Most people think I'm a loser or nerdy and, to be honest, it doesn't feel that great. I always feel like I'm on the run. A fugitive, that's what I am. It's sad because I don't do anything bad. I've never wanted to invite the world's hate, but, judging by the way people treat me, I'm an outsider. To escape from this dismal reality is nothing short from divine. If you are hurting out there because the world has rejected you, I am so sorry. You can be my friend, in my spirit, and in my heart. If you feel the world has abandoned you, I feel your anguish. Remember, you are an unique person, someone truly worthy of love. Don't believe the hype, because you're amazing. You must be if you are reading me, right? Lol.

Escapism exercises can be bizarre roleplaying where you dress up or it can be as simple as you taking on a nontraditional role where you are doing something outside of your own personal comfort zone. Don't let yourself be restricted. You might feel silly doing it, but remember, it's just something you have to adjust to. They even have meetings and groups who do escapism together here in town. (I'm in Spokane, Washington, in the United States, in case you are wondering.) Escapism is becoming a really big deal in major cities. I want to encourage you to seek others to do your escapism with. Remember, be safe while doing escapism. There are some real weirdos out there.

Whatever you do don't let the haters control your life. Don't stop being an escapist just because someone doesn't understand you. Hobby and game shops are great places to find fellow roleplayers to play a game with. You'll meet many like-minded people there, and, who knows? You might make a few friends. Practice escapism each night alone and you're bound to find your comfort zone to then be able to go do it with others. It will really help you to become more creative and succeed in your daily life. Everything good in life comes from being creative. Life is better when you can think outside the box.

I wanted to leave you with something from my personal life. Every kid in school tried to bully me. I always wanted revenge on them, that is, at least in the past. I've found out that a path of destruction can only come from an evil heart. Now, I know that we are creatures of our own karma and, sometimes, it is better to just forget about what they've done. They'll burn in their own hell forever, muahaha! We can't let the hurt that others have placed upon us control our own lives. If you are a victim of bullying, please, forgive them, and just realize they are victims of their own small minds. Let the past stay in the past, is what I like to say. Whether you are a success now or still are struggling to find your way, you have a home right here on my blog, and I welcome you to follow any of us on social media. Our @names are on the banner at the top. You can direct any questions or requests there, or if you just need a friend, one of us will be there. We are comprised of an editor, contributor, and, of course, me, the writer, or "pengirl." I'm not one to be taken lightly, though, as I'm a crazy samurai chick, right? I hope to see you soon, both in person, as a reader, because you are awesome. C.P. couldn't be here today for personal reasons, so I'm going to be the permanent substitute writer from now on. Until next time, escapists!

-C.S.