Retreat

I understand now why people like indulge in escapism. They want to get away from the pressure, the problems and any sort of crisis they might find themselves in. That is why people tend to drink alcohol, inhale drugs and do other "escapist" things which makes them believe that they don't have to deal with those problems raining down on them.

Not that I condone the above methods of escapism, just that I can understand the need to run mentally away. Don't we all want the same thing at times?

I want to go on a retreat. One of those spiritual retreats where you're one with nature, surrounded by God's creation. A retreat away from hustle-bustle of current life. I've heard of those retreats where they add the religious aspect of it into the outings with discussions on the Qur'an and away from all that could lead you into temptation. But most of all, a break. From everything.

Then I sit back and really think about it. The strong person is not the one who escapes or retreats, the strong person is who sits in the environment that is surrounded with issues, whatever problems, spiritual crisis and figures out how to solve them. Building your spiritual side would be so much easier in a spiritual retreat but imagine the benefits if you were to do it in the same crazy environment you live, study and work but manage to overcome all those struggles that you come across.