We look around us and see many things happening, including things beyond our imagination. To escape the harshness of reality, we create a fantasy world in our minds—a place where our deepest desires and dreams come alive. In this world, the impossible becomes possible, and we can create ideal scenarios and imagine the perfect life. This inner world is a realm of endless possibilities, where the boundaries of reality are stretched and redefined.
Here, everything falls into place: a world of justice, equality, peace, acceptance, love, and harmony, where people find joy in each other’s development. This mental escape helps us deal with reality.
However, this idealized world can make the real world seem inadequate and disappointing by comparison, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction. Moreover, turning these dreams into reality is often a slow and difficult process, filled with obstacles.
Despite these challenges, escaping into this fantasy world gives us relief.
But, when the harshness of the real world overwhelms, it shatters our imaginary shelter. Issues such as inequality, poverty, racial discrimination, inaccessible health care, drug addiction, human rights abuses and violence plague our scenic escape.
The collapse of this fantasy world feels like a profound loss, leaving us without the comforting support we once had. We can feel even more betrayed and abandoned, experiencing a deep sense of hopelessness and despair.