Rc planes are different now, bimini. High tech stabilization and even things like "panic buttons" (I call it the "oh s***!" button). And cheap all things considered (my favorite small field plane is only $100 ready to go). Made of foam so even ugly crashes only require some glue and packing tape. I have a frankenplane that has been rebuilt so many times it's amazing it still flies...but it does...and well!
The primary reason I like them so much is because when you are flying it's only your mind, the plane, and your imagination. Not one single thing else in the world matters. Complete disconnect from the entire world around you. I suppose it's like meditation but I never really got into that.
I stop all the time after work for a couple flights. As I pack everything up my entire mood has changed. And best of all, I never fly with any alcohol in me. The added + of not drinking anymore simply means i have more opportunity to fly. Yay!