On my way to check it out
Virginia from Tips to Lose Weight´s last blog ..Unexpected Gains of Weight

Well, either that or the freefalling with wings. Not sure which one appeals the most
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Thanks, too, for the information and links about role-playing. That’s something I’ve never thought about doing, but after reading some of your posts on Role Magazine and your blog, I’m very intrigued by it now. I can see how role-playing someone completely different from yourself can also expand your world significantly! It also makes me wonder about role-playing my fictional characters — how that might help me get deeper into their minds and write about them more authentically. (Oh dear, now I’ve got another “excuse” to be in SL.) Seriously, I really appreciate the inspiration, and look forward to learning more about role-playing now.

Turns out, I only thought I was shy, rarely acted that way in SL or anywhere. Now, when I start thinking that I’m shy, I pause, and toss that idea in the trash.
Gando Thurston´s last blog ..By Pair, I Mean Balls.

@Meela — I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one whose fear of heights transferred into SL (though that just goes to show how real it can be). Isn’t it fun to jump off of things now?? (In SL, not first life, of course!) I can see how group meditations would be an awesome application of SL. One time I had my avatar do a tai chi routine in SL, and because I was so focused on watching her, I got the “meditative” benefits in first life. Thanks so much for your great comment! I’ll look for you in-world. ~ Joan

Most of my time in SL is spent in role play sims. In fact, many times, I will be perched on the ledge of a rooftop looking down a the passerby. It’s not something I would do in the real world but I do understand the power of visualization. It does help to enforce you thinking and push you do improve in ways you could not do otherwise. I won’t be standing on the ledge on any rooftop any time soon but the act of doing so virtually, does help alleviate some of my fears.

As for improving upon myself, I would say that SL has helped me improve as a writer. True, role players are for the most part good writers with vivid imaginations, but I have improved upon myself. I have always been good at writing but never did any except when I had school work to do. Currently I write for a SL magazine and I have a blog about role play in SL; two things I would never had done had it not been for SL. It has sparked so much creativity in me that I plan to someday write a novel. These are all things that were never on a list of does and don’ts but that now are slowly shaping who I am and what I can do.
Salvatore Otoro´s last blog ..Role Magazine – August Issue