Daydreams.

It was only comparatively recently that I rediscovered my pleasure in daydreaming. As a small boy I remember how my mother used to scold me for not joining other boys who were running and playing football. I was content to be engrossed in a fascinating world of imagination where I was the hero pirate like Errol Flynn or Tarzan of the Apes.

The other day I became interested in self hypnoses and was amused to see that it was recommended to create enjoyable and restful scenarios which would result not only in pleasure but great therapeutic benefit. I started to think of my most happy times and sat comfortably in an armchair and with my eyes closed. Fully relaxed and in a few moments I was transported to the seaside. I felt the warmth of the sun and a gentle breeze on my face. Overhead I heard the calls of the seagulls and in the background a burble of day trippers eating their ice creams and laughing happily. After a few minutes I started to explore the beach and under the pier were scattered rocks topped with dark green slippery seaweed which had a strong salty aroma, amongst them were the rusting lattice metal pillars supporting the seaweed draped pier. In my scenario the wind was getting stronger and I noticed at the base of the cliff an entrance to a cave. As I moved towards the cave tiny crabs swam in the small pools that had been created by the ebbing tide. On the sand next to the pier countless casts were scattered across the exposed sandy seashore as tiny creatures busily carried out their daily tasks. Before entering the cave I looked back at my trail of footprints in the wet soft golden sand and overhead in the pastel blue soft white billowing clouds gently moved creating patterns in the sky. A curved rainbow with its elusive pot of gold streaked the heavens. I felt a spot of warm rain on my cheek and I stepped inside the most glorious decorated cave. The walls and ceiling were decorated with countless sea shells in intricate and beautiful patterns. Lights were placed to illuminate this Aladdin cave of endless beauty.

I think daydreaming far from being a waste of time is a never ending tool of enjoyment and relaxation. It is believed to be a key to good health. Daydreaming gives one a relaxed mind and it is well known how many a form of meditation and natural practical exercise art uses this same type of relaxed mental state. We all know how pressures of the day build, by taking out a few minutes daydreaming is important in giving the mind a chance to release pleasure endorphins and is to the body like taking a health tonic. Next time you feel you need to why don't you give it a try? Daydreaming could be a natural remedy to reduce the distress caused to your body and health because of the tensions and pressures in life.