We all feel the pressure and challenges that come up in everyday life. We all have to deal with them. We all have to face them. Once you get through them, or even as a means to help you get through them, you need to find something else to “escape” from the pressures of reality. We all need this! Find a hobby! Go exercise! Go read a book! Something! Whatever it is you enjoy, just do it. For me, obviously, it is the exercise, and running in particular. It has always been my escape from the reality. Time for me to just forget about everything else. But as I get older, I also realize I need to come up with other things as well. There are definitely things I like to do besides work. Here are some of them.
This past weekend I went to take home my grandson Connor, and I got to play around with a tractor for the afternoon. It was a lot of fun! Listening to music while moving gravel. Who would have thought! I just got to play around with a big toy!
My grandson loves it too. It was time for a break though because the Vikings were going to be coming on soon, and he was all ready with his Vikings uniform on to go watch the game! Which brings up the next area of escape–my grandson! Connor is just a blast to be around. We had him for 4 days, and I absolutely loved it! We had him for part of Halloween, so he got to spend some time with “Batman” as a grandpa!
“Buzz Lightyear” Connor took it all in stride!
I also love to take pictures, especially of the sunrise and sunsets, especially if the clouds are out as well. It is just such a great escape to just see what nature has to show, and just get lost in my thoughts as I take pictures. Then I can always look at them later as a way to escape again.
There is never a dull moment when I am out taking pictures. We all need to find something as an escape from the pressures of work, and stress associated with life. Put your thinking caps on, and do something you like. Exercise and your health always need to be at the top of the list, so hopefully then you can spend more time later doing these other things you like to do. Who knows, maybe it is something you never thought you would like! Be adventurous, and think out of the box. Do it for you! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: # 952
