The Rollercoaster

I have a lot on at the moment and I'm feeling quite excited this morning. For the past six weeks I've struggled for motivation and clarity of thought. My focus has been on myself and my personal problems and it has been exhausting. With many things to do now: writing, studying and working, I am hopeful that concentrating on these matters will allow me to finally break free of this emotionally intense and debilitating phase of my life. I don't want to get off the rollercoaster. I just need a breather. Call me a sucker for punishment, but I like the ups and downs, and the twists and turns.

Better Than Sex

It's a throwaway line that people use to describe something, usually an experience, which is so good, that it exceeds the standard of awesomeness established by sex. (Debatable as that may be to some people.)

I recently spent a furious hour or so working on my next novel. During that time I forgot myself completely. I was so engrossed and energized, that time evaporated. Nothing else existed except the drama I was creating in my mind and transferring to the page. When I finished I was intensely satisifed with my work. It was not a one off experience. Writing always slakes my thirst. That's why I do it.

I got to thinking about other times when I lose myself in the moment. When the world fades away, and there are neither past recollections nor future considerations nagging my thoughts.

Here then, in no particular order, and by no means exhaustively stated, are  five "lose myself in the moment" activities.

1. Laughter
2. An extreme fairground ride, like  Superman Escapes.
3. Worship
4. Writing
5. Sex

What things or activities make you forget yourself and all your worries?

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