>>As an escape from rality? Sure, no doubt. But a healthy one? I'd personally think not. I'd rather take a nice walk in the forest or on the beach.
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>Whats wrong with doing both? Maybe at the same time, maybe not.

Hey Mike,
Just noticing the discussion and thought this book might interest you:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0931580587/qid=982007748/sr=1-1/ref=sc_b_1/107-8653625-2313350

Also, iffn' yer in the mood for both/and thinking rather than either/or, and have a taste for archtypal images to boot, check out:

http://alex.edfac.usyd.edu.au/BLP/websites/Fatinah/page2.htm

Enjoy! Steven-