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What does it mean?
The speaker retreats mentally to a safe, private place inside her imagination.
In plain terms
I go inside my mind to a safe place.
What can you take from it?
Use imagination to escape stress.

Where it applies

  • overwhelming event
  • social anxiety
  • need for rest

Putting it to work

  • visualizing safety
  • finding quiet
  • managing anxiety

Questions to consider

  • Where is your safe place?
  • How do you escape?

Another view

Retreating might avoid dealing with external issues.

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