What differentiates an escape and running away? Are they in fact not so different at all? In general terms, both are just two ways to face tiring problems; however, the difference lies in the intentions commonly associated with each word.
Intentions of Escape: "I need an escape from_____". Typically thought of as a noun rather than verb; therefore, it indicates a person, place, or thing which will provide a different feel than what you are presently experiencing. Since it is not the action itself, escape's incorporation describes something physically you are hoping to reach to find possible understanding or just a moment to finally breathe. Thus, an escape typically intends to supply you what you think or feel you are missing by finding it in something that is a real object (person, place or thing). An escape also frequently indicates your return at some point. It seems that most people who talk of their need for an escape find what they were looking for and then return to their life. Whether it be a long journey to discover oneself or a few drinks (poor escape choice), the escaper will often come back after the journey or put the bottle down. Upon returning to reality, people will often take the strength, courage, or whatever rejuvenation they found in their escape and use that to continue to face their problem head on. Intentions of Running Away: "I am running away from ______". In this example, running away is the verb or action being taken. Not quite as relevant to the above explanation, the verb does indicate it is the actual action you are taking, not some place/person/thing you are hoping to find. Because of this, running away can often be seen synonymous for avoiding. If you are running away form something, you probably do not have a goal in your head besides possibly "I need to get away from *insert whatever is irritating me*". Most people intend to get away not necessarily come back because they want to avoid the problem instead of facing it. Frequently, the runners do not come back as they would rather avoid the problem entirely. This is not necessarily bad; some problems are not worth your time and effort and should be ran away from as en attempt to prevent further problems from arising. Comparison: Some situations should be treated with an escape, some should definitely be ran away from. In the end it is for you to decide whether or not you want to take a small break and then continue attempting to fix/solve whatever prompted the need for an escape, or if you will run away and avoid the thing entirely. As always I end on an ambiguous note, but there is no single answer. Different situations and different people cause different things to happen and thus require different actions to be taken. Hopefully, this helps you better see two choices available when you need a break from any problems that may arise in your life.
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