Take a Left at the Next Right

It's all about timing. Leave too soon and you take your baggage along with your luggage. HUGE mistake! Leave too late and you realize you're still here. This application is the same whether you are escaping or visiting other places.
The next right time to leave is when you recognize you left. Make that turn. You've worked hard. Stress level is in the Red. Unpack your baggage and head to your Kokomo, or Margaritaville. Here is the point. Go! Even if you can only be gone for a short period of time, GO! Sometimes we can cross borders or drop off the continental shelf, but sometimes we can only cross our legs and put life on the shelf. For the times escapism is only accessible by way of song, or book, (or your choice of at-hand frigates) it is no less the escape.
For example: If you go by book, or other reading material, read with more than your eyes. Read with your nose. Read with your touch. Read with your ears. You get the idea. Put your senses where you want your body to be. If the material relates to far away places set out a globe or a map and keep it nearby. Do not be distracted by these, but be aware of their presence. Go to where you read and stay until you have to return.
If you go by music, volume should go with you. Too little and you really have not gone anywhere. Too much and others who did not want to join you ruin the get-away. However, crank it up enough to escape. And, as with the book, do not just listen with your ears. Listen with your nose, your eyes, your touch, etc.
When, and if, its time to return. Bring back places you have been with you. Every now and then reflect upon them and plan your next escape.
Other places? Next blog. Some places are good to visit, but don't forget to pack escapism. If you don't you'll just end up being another tourist. Savvy?

The Captain and The Kid