Way to Digest the Feeling of Being Trapped

 When feel trapped by four sides of walls, I usually:

Take actions by:

1. Cleaning and tidying up my living and working space—these actions give you a sense of control because you can see the changes immediately after action
2. Take a long walk or cycling in the nature–1 hour or longer—physical activities free up some space in our mind from tangled thoughts.
3. Sleep—deep sleep will process your worries, like a blender—-worries will become easier to handle after a good night of sleep.
4. Look up at the sky—bird flying, clouds floating—the world is much vaster than our own sense of self.
5. Play piano
6. Journaling–write down what ever comes to mind.

Reading:

1.  Find a great book to read.

Non-doing or be playful

• Meditation, Qigong, or Yoga (Kundalini yoga) that emphasizes a lot on breathing and movement is very effective to calm mind.
• Play or talk to a child—I love video-chatting with my 6-year old niece who lives at the other end of the earth.
• Baking is not a forte of Chinese cuisine.  Learning to bake and cuisine from other culture brings freshness into my life, offsetting the sense of stuck and trapped.