I think most people would agree with the idea that reality is just boring sometimes. Too much of reality isn't what us humans are about. Says who? Says I! We've got dreams, and we aspire to make them come true. If we're lucky, we may come close. Watching (or making!) a movie, reading (or writing!) a book, or even listening to (or playing!) music can help us escape reality and reconnect to those dreams. Then again, if we get lost in our dreams, we risk destroying any opportunities we may come along to realize them. I'm not sure what the prognosis is for too much reality, but I imagine (hah!) striking an even balance of some kind is the healthy way to go.
If we're not dreaming, we're not living. So I like to put aside some time in my day to connect with my dreams. I like to be reminded about why I do what I do. Even if it's mindless entertainment, I find escaping reality for a little while refreshes my mind and even improves the quality of the time in my life that I spend in reality. Either that, or I'm still 12 and I don't want to grow up.
There are some great stories out there. Get unrealistic.
And with that I would like to leave you with this (possibly wise) piece of wisdom from one of my favorite characters in the world of B-movie horror cinema:
"Dry hair is for squids."
- Jack Death (Trancers, 1985)
Happy writing....
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