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What does it mean?
A question about escaping urban environments to find distance.
In plain terms
How far can you go from the city?
What can you take from it?
Seek distance from routine.

Where it applies

  • burnout
  • vacation

Putting it to work

  • travel
  • seek solitude

Questions to consider

  • Where would you go to escape?

Another view

Running away is not a solution.

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