Radio Headspace What to Do When You Want to Escape the Moment
Oct 27, 2025
The struggle to stay present in uncomfortable moments is a common theme. Mindful insights from a silent retreat reveal how distraction can deepen disconnection. Dora shares practical tools, like naming the urge to escape, to cultivate curiosity and embrace discomfort. The focus is on being compassionate with ourselves rather than striving for perfection. Tune in for strategies to help you stay grounded during life’s challenging moments.
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Escaping Is Normal But Noticeable
- Escaping the present is a common human reaction to awkward, heavy, or boring moments.
- Mindfulness invites staying long enough to understand and potentially make peace with those feelings.
Silent Retreat Reality Check
- Dora signed up for a silent retreat imagining peaceful meditation but found her mind racing with distractions by day two.
- A teacher's line, "You don't have to like the moment, you just have to notice it," shifted her experience toward presence.
Three Practical Steps To Return Here
- Name the urge when you catch yourself checking out by saying, "I'm trying to escape right now."
- Get curious about what's hard, then use slow inhales and longer exhales to ground yourself.