Oh absolutely know what you mean with engaging in the real world. It just makes us focus on now, what is in front of us now. I don't remember exactly who said it or the exact words, but it went something like this if you focus on the past or future you are more likely to be unhappy than when you focus on the present moment. And it makes sense too, people usually remember bad stuff over the good stuff more from the past and the future is just a lot of unknowns, that can cause us anxiety and stress. Now, in this moment we are more likely to be just fine.

Aaaa! So excited and also scared for the far/long traveling part, but that is so worth it! ^^