I deleted that and hit some keys and it popped up “Epeb” which none of you would understand but it was probably the thing that caused the most difficulty for me at work. How did autocorrect know to pick that word? Perhaps it’s Freud’s mind repurposed into an AI machine.

But of course I digress. Maybe digression is what we’re in need of. Anything to just get away. Getting away can simply be going within. Meditation or breath work can help you escape although I’m sure meditation teachers wouldn’t approve of my saying that.

Do you have time that you spend with just yourself? Or is it possible that’s more scary than just continuing to be your harried self ? Looking inside can be frightening especially if you’re not used to it. It can be like deciding to clean out the attic, not knowing what dead animals or bugs or what you’ll find in and amongst those cobwebs.

It’s also possible that all that’s inside you is not stillness. I know that often my parts are running around frantically and are anything but calm and still. That was a reason I couldn’t meditate and stay still. Then I realized they just wanted attention and when I did start to meditate, or be quiet, and “go within”, they calmed down and behaved hoping I would talk with them – and show them love.

Even if you don’t believe in parts or IFS, is there some reason you won’t find the time to go within? Take a look at that question and see what you find.