The answer to both questions today is the same. When I feel like I’m not getting anywhere or my brain is stuck in a rut, it’s time to unplug. I’m on the road to nowhere and scrolling for directions. I distract my brain with fluff, so I feel like I’m doing something, anything.

When I need to reconnect, I get on a road to nowhere. I go road hunting, trying to get lost without a map. Wake up in the morning, crank up the bike and ride all day. Usually, I’ll stop at some side of the road restaurant for a late lunch. My mind is clear and somewhere along the way, I’ve found my way. I hope that everyone has their own road to nowhere, even if we don’t get there the same way.

Daily writing prompt

How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?

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