There are several packages to help us plan our holiday, retreats, outings, DJ sessions.. Given the routines of daily life, there can be a... need to escape!
It's a pleasure to see a tiny toddler have peaceful nap, totally oblivious of the surroundings. So long as it's basic needs are met, it is at peace with itself, with no ... need to escape!
Few years back, I was sitting next to a window, waiting for the flight to take off. Two good size ladies came & sat in the next two seats. Suddenly I felt suffocated and wanted to rush out.Lukily it worked out fine. Given my own need for open space & claustrophobic feel in closed spaces, am almost scared for miners, working underground in risky conditions, just in case there is ... need to escape!
With practice, we get to a stage, where we are comfortable in our skin. Am given to understand that at times, even adverse conditions can prompt us to dig for strength & creative energy within, while trying to manage the ... need to escape!
I can relate to the claustrophobia and the need for open spaces...literally and metaphorically. My flight or fight moments have been those that "prompt us to dig for strength and creative energy within, while trying to manage the need to escape" Well said, well written. Thank you Raj.
ReplyDeleteInteresting experience in flight last week.. - was seated in the aisle seat, as booked. A lady approached me - requesting if I could move to the window seat as she was claustrophobic !! I made it clear that am claustrophobic too & had booked the aisle seat therefore - let's try the window seat : she sat in the aisle seat - her hubby next to me - She did check with crew for another seat & it was available - we continued like that any way - was fine with window seat - after all ! Much appreciative of your "flight or fight moments" Khushi. Many thanks
ReplyDeleteOh, I certainly feel the need to escape often, but only manage it now and again. Most times I suffer in silence.
ReplyDeleteGrateful Ken. What a fine contribution at several places from the one who says " I certainly feel the need to escape often... Most times I suffer in silence."
ReplyDeleteI don't mind window seats on the plane, in fact being able t look out relieves the feeling of being hemmed in. It is being stuck in an MRI that creates the panic of wanting to escape.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Maxie, can fully appreciate "stuck in an MRI that creates the panic of wanting to escape", especially based on my father's experience last year!
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