The human mind thrives on novelty. What was once a source of pleasure can become tedious after a time. Though our lives are full, boredom lurks around every corner because we innately long for new experiences. Yet boredom by its very nature is passive. In this idle state of mind, we may feel frustrated at our inability to channel our mental energy into productive or engaging tasks. Boredom can become the motivation that drives you to learn, explore the exotic, experiment, and harness the boundless creative energy within.
In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, boredom is perceived as a pathway to self-awareness. Boredom itself is not detrimental to the soul it is the manner in which we respond to it that determines whether it becomes a positive or a negative influence in our lives. When you respond by actively filling the emptiness you feel lurking in yourself, you cultivate creativity and innovation.
Before you find yourself beset by boredom, create a list of tasks you can consult when it feels like there is simply nothing to do to spark your creative energy and reawaken your zest for life.
My Thoughts:
Boredom is something that I never suffer from, unless I am stuck some where I do not want to be, and even then, I most often have my phone so will read my kindle or surf the Internet.
A list of things that occupy my time …
- Reading
- Knitting or other needle crafts
- Writing (stories, novels or poetry)
- Sewing (creating or mending)
- Projects around the house (recovering things, repairing or building)
- Decluttering (sorting out cupboards and draws)
- Gardening
- Photography
The devil makes work for idle hands … or so they say.
I am never not busy. Even when watching TV or a film I will be knitting.
So I think I' should be fine on that score.