Day 81
Are you ever bored? Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions of your daily life without any enthusiasm? In the past week, three of my friends have complained to me about feeling bored. There are so many captivating and exciting things to do in our western world, why do we sometimes feel that way?
Boredom might be a boring topic. But if not taken care of, it could lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness or even depression. The problem is, we tend to try to relieve our boredom with quick fixes. Although a dinner with friends, a night of partying and a day at the spa can provide some enjoyment, it doesn’t have a lasting impact on the overall feeling of boredom. Am I boring you yet?
We need a reason to live. That’s why the key to getting rid of boredom is to have projects, not only one and not 150, but two or three that we could work on simultaneously. You know the saying: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” I completely abide by it. If you devote all your energy towards the achievement of one single goal and it doesn’t work out, you feel lost. And if you do reach it, after you do, you could have a real feeling of emptiness if you don’t have another project you can turn to right away. Think of elite athletes. Some of them go through such a difficult time after they finally reach the top.
We also need to develop interests. A lot of older people are bored because their work filled up the greater part of their life. When they retire, they feel like their reason to live vanished with their former job. It could be theater, painting, cooking, literature, philosophy, music, traveling, spirituality, personal development, etc. The list of possible interests is endless.
Having projects and interests could really help give your life purpose. The truth is, there is a shining light full of life waiting inside all of us. All we have to do is find a way to ignite it! (Ok, so the ending is a little sappy! Nonetheless, it's true).
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