As an adult, do you still play "make believe"?

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  1. davidlivermore profile image76
    davidlivermoreposted 12 years ago

    As an adult, do you still play "make believe"?

    Some may be too shy to answer such a question, but do you ever lay in your bed at night, or day dream you are somewhere else in a totally different life?  I'm not saying on a beach or on vacation, but something outlandish like on a space ship or in a medieval fantasy world?

  2. larakern profile image70
    larakernposted 12 years ago

    I've always had a very vivid imagination, I guess that is the main reason why I enjoy creative writing. At times when my brain hurts and I've just given up on the world in general, I like to retreat to my imaginary world where anything is possible. I find that it relieves my stress and takes my mind off of whatever was upsetting me.

  3. JimTxMiller profile image75
    JimTxMillerposted 12 years ago

    Every day and in multiple ways. Imagination expands the possible.

  4. duffsmom profile image61
    duffsmomposted 12 years ago

    Absolutely.  I especially use this when I am plotting a story. In my mind I become the protagonist and the story seems to flow. I will lay in bed and begin the storyline, and the story takes on a life of its own.

    I guess nothing too outlandish except that I am the "hero" of the story, young, strong-with many qualities that are lacking in m life now.

    1. davidlivermore profile image76
      davidlivermoreposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I feel exactly the same way.  In my imaginative stories I imagine I have qualities I know I don't possess now.

  5. tsmog profile image71
    tsmogposted 12 years ago

    Most definitely. The sound of the air purifier in my office for second hand smoke is the sound of this space ships engines. 'Scotty Warp 8 please!' From a communicator nestled now on my hip I hear a reply, "I-eye, Cap'n"

    Tim

 
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