Escape from and escape to. Leave physically or mentally and go toward something better. Escape from dangerous, war-torn or gang-controlled communities and escape to safety. Escape from a bad relationship and go toward being alone or making a better relationship. These escapes can save your life. Escape from loneliness and make meaningful contact with others. Escape from boredom, read, write, find a purpose, learn something new, create through any form of art. Escape from stress, simplify or change your routine. Escape from brainwashing and manipulation and gain confidence in your own thinking.
Some escapes may be permanent, a real change. Other escapes may be temporary: vacations, entertainments, get-away-from-it-all persuits. Some escapes can be healthy; some not so much: alcohol, drugs, empty calories. Unhealthy escapes can become addictive.
Perhaps instead of searching for an escape, our regular situation needs to be analyzed. Instead of escaping, we may need to make changes in our lifestyle.
Prisoners often want to escape but are confined to make our society safer. Sometimes, we have self-imposed limitations and need to create our own escape. When your life doesn't seem satisfying or fulfilling, escape from what isn't working for you and escape to something that will help you accomplish your goals.
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