02 Rediscovering Boredom

Remember
how we used to create and conquer entire worlds and expansive realms out of
thin air? 

Entertaining ourselves so effortlessly, our imaginations running
wild, conjuring worlds and stories upon stories simply out of boredom — or
perhaps necessity.

Now, with a
brief hint of boredom, we instinctively reach for our devices to preoccupy our
minds. Why do we detest boredom so much? When, like all emotions, it’s something
we’re meant to sit with and process. Boredom is a natural part of growing and
exploring the world both around us and within ourselves.

I vividly recall a memory when I was younger, looking up to see a sea of heads cranked down, necks hunched over, digital devices lighting up faces –multi coloured photos and walls of black text bouncing off their eyes.

As I watched each person, I found myself in awe and wonder of the immense potential depth of unique worlds that exists within each body, the fascinating flow of information and ideas and thoughts overflowing from these minds with entire lifetimes of stories.

I strongly believe in fulfilling our highest potential, and I believe that at a certain point of our lives we are all called to create rather than to simply consume. 

The desire to consume, entertain or
create often emerges in the form of boredom. Rather than
seeing boredom as an enemy, we can view it as an invitation – a call to action.

It’s an
opportunity to engage with yourself and the world on a deeper level.

In our fast-paced society, boredom is a privilege. It’s a chance to intentionally slow down and perceive the world through a different lens. When we allow ourselves to sit with boredom, we give our brains the space needed for rest and renewal.

cowabunga,

bean the intern