The Refuge of Imagination

In busy Travelers City the pedestrians are pedestrianing (not a real word), the blimp is flying, the trains are running, the Fun Park is filled with whimsy and games, the ice cream is free! (haha). The Station continues to be a vibrant source for curious travelers, planes are taking off from the airport, Hooligan Hill Farm still offers the peace found in nature and the Square serves as a wonderful office space and public park. On the coast there are The Docks, above and below the City are several more destinations.

And I love every bit of it. Every square meter just fills me with joy and makes me smile. 

Taking over 99% of the Ulyanovsk Oblast Region on the continent of Satori, divided by Route 8B, was the smartest thing I've ever done for myself in SL. 

Because everyday it presents me with a virtual canvas upon which to paint my dreams and visions. A laboratory where I get to play with ideas.

But what I never thought about until this morning was that it gives me something to take care of. Something to care for, nurture and protect. Something to be proud of. It gives me a personal locus of control in a (RL) world that feels more and more out of control with every passing day. 

When I'm in SL the noisy chaos raging in the outside world disappears from my awareness. The feeling of "flow" I experience is similar to what I feel doing Tai Chi or meditation. It calms me. It offers me respite by allowing me to completely enter my imagination and close the door behind me. 

Focusing on what I can control instead of what I can't control, in both worlds, has made a positive difference in my life. I just wanted to share that with you this morning.

Until next time - stay curious and enjoy your travels