Why Boredom is Good For You
People say that Philosophy started with wonder. But, why did they begin to wonder? --- Right, perhaps they got bored, too.
Boredom Shows a (better) Way to Live
Boredom is one of the signs that you are not being productive with your life; that you are not living your life the way you wish it to be lived. It is an opportunity for you to grow and it encourages you to journey new horizons in life. It is telling: You can do something.
Boredom gives the message that you should act upon your touch of madness in life. Stop wasting your life, do something:
Follow the dreams of your heart. Being bored is also a message saying that there is still room for growth and development for you. It shows that you have just hit your comfort-zone; that almost everything becomes a mechanical act.
Hence, it makes man realize that he can still do something more with his life.
You Learn to Wonder
When a man is bored, like what happens in Philosophy, you are able to free yourself from asking questions like, "How much will be your net income for the fourth year if the hurdle rate is increased by 1.43% per annum?" or "Since these elements are attendant in the commission of the crime, does this case now fall under qualified theft or estafa?"
Rather, you get to ask yourself the simple yet pressing questions of life: What is the meaning of life? How can I be a better husband? How can I live my ultimate dream in life?
Is God still alive, etc? Very simple questions, often overlooked, yet they do not simply challenge the mind, but they also manage to incite the very passions of the heart.
Discover a Deeper Meaning
When you are bored, you become open to new paths, new adventures. When you follow these paths, you will often discover some of life’s free secrets. They will even add more meaning into your life. Fear not; enjoy life.
Go Mad
Boredom leads a man to consider to finally zero-in and to completely follow his touch of madness in life. You do not have to be too rational; after all, the greatest things in life are never too reasonable. Pursue your madness, your passion.
This world is full of crazy happy people anyway: Some spend years placing some nine balls into a hole using a stick; others spend most of their lives mastering how to kick a ball into the big goal (and countless of people watch them do it); others become lawyers and acquit guilty men just to prove that they are the best of lawyers, etc.
To be happy, allow yourself to go crazy. Go mad, and you will not be bored.
Conclusion
Perhaps it is true, the most reasonable things you do, are the most boring. Hence, let your passions drive you. Live with your beating heart. Do not let society dictate how you should spend your precious time. After all, every moment, we are all dying anyway.
So… If you are bored, cherish it: There is an adventure waiting for you. If you cannot find any --- make one.
Tic-tac, tic-tac…
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