Do you have a bolt hole that you escape to when the going gets tough?

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   sallybeaposted 11 years ago

   Do you have a bolt hole that you escape to when the going gets tough?

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   My Momentsposted 11 years ago

   Not so much anymore, I usually try to stick around and solve the issue.  However, last time time I did bolt, I took off for Colorado and stayed for eight months!

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   Born2care2001posted 11 years ago

   Yep! I'm very grateful for the capacity to compartmentalize within my mind. To be able to stay present and "escape" at the same time. At times, even when there are those who wish I wouldn't, I am traveling the infinite within and sometime without! It's so much fun! (though I have never amusingly referred to it as a bolt hole! LOL)
   I figure if I can do this why should I wait until I have to? I also think all of us have this ability. We just choose to ignore it!
   I really enjoyed the question!
   May peace be with you!

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Wonderful Born2care, As a child I would travel  via the 'Far away Tree , the book written by Enid Blyton.  She took me to places I have not since traveled.  A delicious memory!!   So glad you enjoyed the question. Peace with you too  Sally

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   JimTxMillerposted 11 years ago

   Naw. I just go sit in the backyard and drink.

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi JimTxMiller, a healthy glass of water goes a long way!  Thanks for the comment.

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   Monis Masposted 11 years ago

   I don't. I just try to deal with whatever is going on, and I hope it will pass.

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Monis Mas, It usually does but sometimes it helps to escape into a hiding hole so that you can take stock,!   I find it helpful is just to spend time in the outdoors in mother nature.   Thanks for your comment.

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   beatrice2013posted 11 years ago

   Oh Yes I do....the bolt hole is usually my bedroom and in such a situation it becomes a prayer closet, then I also tell myself...It could have been worse....and once I do this,then the tough issue suddenly starts looking smaller and smaller.Try it .

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      beatrice2013 It sure is surprising how good a bedroom can be when you need a little space and feel safe.   Glad to know that you have somewhere to go whilst you face tough issues.  Thank you for your response.

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   Eco-Lheeposted 11 years ago

   My mom used to call it itchy feet, I would get into my car and drive and drive and drive, anywhere, especially if it was a mountain road. Now, I don't get that feeling very much anymore, and when things get tough, it usually doesn't last very long. During those times, I make a cup of tea and sit and relax and try to think about the positive things and that this too shall pass.

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Eco-Lhee, I know the feeling, I too love to be in my car, especially on a quiet and beautiful road.  Perhaps it is the connecting with nature that sometimes makes things easier to cope.  Thanks for your comment.

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   kidnappedkidsposted 11 years ago

   Sometimes I take my tent, get in my car, drive about 8 hours, then hole up in a campground for a while until I feel able to come back and face reality.

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Sounds good kidnappedkids, once again perhaps nature and a little space help to ease the difficult times!   Glad you have found a way to cope.  Thank your for your comment.

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   Jlbowdenposted 11 years ago

   Yes there was one time during this winter, that I had to escape from the confines of home for awhile.  However I never managed to get more then 3 miles from home and wound up at my cousins garage, which was not only engulfed in the odors of strong oil smells.  But worse then that....engulfed in a thick haze from the smoke of his so-called fine Cuban cigar!  (;

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      sallybeaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Jbowden, Winter can be a very depressing times, it makes life a little more difficult to cope with, especially if space is limited.  I completely understand, nice that you had somewhere safe to go, smells and all!  Thank you for the comment.

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