[keyle]

The human mind can be a jail and any projection or role play can help break free for a few hours.

Many things are said to be great for the mind, even above the benefits physical activities.

There is a saying amongst riders "You don't see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychologist". Which is of course a tongue in cheek joke, but the feeling of freedom from riding my bike in the hills has often helped me ease in the sometimes hard realities of home.

[snarf21]

I think people underestimate the power of something to look forward to in life and a group of friends/acquaintances to do it with.

[keyle]

That's absolutely right. Have 'no plan' and nothing to look forward to is very demoralizing.