As painful as it can be sometimes I almost think I would rather deal with the realities of the world. Sure, escape is great sometimes, but as I get older I realize that time is so fleeting. I want to savor every moment. The good and the bad. If I am avoiding that, then I am wasting the time I have.
Savoring the moment is great for sure. I wonder if it is possible when we are spending our time on things that we don't actually care that much about. Would it be better to drop some of the list and then focus?
I think there are definitely things that we can let slip away. There are others though that are necessary. Whether we like them or not. Being able to still live in the moment even when you aren't enjoying yourself would be an important skill to have.