Every person lives in a particular physical place outside the body but also lives inside the mind. The physical place includes home, surrounding areas, and the world. The locale also includes the people in our lives. Inside the mind are memories, emotions, imagination, opinions, and hopes for the future. All these facets make up many worlds.
What world do you prefer? Being in nature, exploring new places, socializing with friends and family, participating in physical activities, making or listening to music, enjoying food and drink, intimate relationships. Or reliving memories, feeling emotions, forming opinions, discovering new ideas, planning the future, relying on spirituality or reason.
Everyone dwells in many worlds both physical and mental. Circumstances may force us into spending more time in some worlds than others. Our preferences often place us in worlds where we get the most satisfaction and pleasure. A well-rounded person should try to find a healthy balance.
Some people don't want a balance. They have chosen their world and refuse to enter another. They may prefer a cocoon of their own making, to remain in their traditions and habits, resisting change, denying a need for improvement. Many idealize the past, want to do what feels good, and prefer not to rock the boat. Some people will dismiss reality in order to live in delusion.
The world around us and within us exist at the same time. Each influences the other. Be aware of the many colors that surround you and become part of you.
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