Today’s Jetpack prompt is: What activities do you lose yourself in?

This was a tough one because I only wanted to write wonderful activities, but unfortunately, I can get lost in activities that don’t add anything to my life.

Losing myself in a good book is one of my favorite ways to spend an evening, but others like listening to relaxing music, journaling, and connecting with my family or friends are worth getting lost in too. When I do any of these things, two hours can seem like 10 minutes, and I am sorry when the time is up. These things refresh my soul.

There are other activities that I get lost in such as watching sports on TV, particularly baseball (14 days until Opening Day), watching a Hallmark Movie or a Netflix series that I enjoy, but exactly soul refreshing – more like relaxers.

Then there are the rabbit holes I get lost in which are energy drainers. These can eat away at your time and your spirit like termites eat away at your house – barely noticed until it is too late and an intervention is needed. What might they be you ask? Well… scrolling social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and sometimes Threads) is the number one culprit, but there are a couple of games I still play on my iPhone (Words With Friends, Bingo Clash) that can keep me glued to my screen for much too long!

Losing yourself in some activities can help you nurture your true self but others can also move you away from your true self. What activities do you lose yourself in? Are they helping you find your true self or leading you in the opposite direction?