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What does it mean?
The subject's mind wanders into private, internal worlds inaccessible to others.
In plain terms
She often disappeared into her own thoughts alone.
What can you take from it?
Internal worlds can be vast and private.

Where it applies

  • daydreaming
  • processing thoughts
  • feeling misunderstood

Putting it to work

  • journaling
  • mindfulness

Questions to consider

  • Where does your mind wander?
  • Is solitude a choice?

Another view

It suggests disconnection which might be misinterpreted as absence.

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