I just got bored for 30 minutes. Here's what I thought about.
I decided to start off the day getting bored.
No thoughts.
No intention.
Just sitting, doing nothing, being bored.
Honestly, it was the best experience.
I walked away with a ton of ideas. Here they are:
Thoughts: Go hike.
Curiosity: What's a good source of Vitamin E?
Curiosity: Is there a Vitamin B supplement without synthetics?
Action: Write about thoughts.
Thoughts: It's interesting how the leaves, and light, reflect through the window screens and blinds.
Thought: Check the stopwatch.
Action: Decide not to check the clock.
Thoughts: Go hike.
Thoughts: Go walk outside. Get bored outside.
Curiosity: Does the environment change the productivity of boredom?
Thoughts: I'm excited about the new yacht rock project.
Curiosity: Do I need khaki shorts, a white belt, a navy blue golf shirt, and a baseball/golf cap for a yacht rock band?
Curiosity: Was the water temperature I used to feed the starter too hot?
Thoughts: Remember that the upcoming mix might be a bit messy.
Thoughts: I want to make a podcast with my cousin.
Curiosity: I wonder if it's possible to get bored every day, even with a day job?
I committed to myself that the most important thing I do today is "get bored."
I find it interesting that in boredom, your mind and body almost tell you what they need. For me, a hike is in the near future.
If prioritizing and taking action on your day is a challenge, consider boredom as an alternative.
If your experience is like mine, you'll end more inspired and energized than when you started.
Not bad for 30 minutes.
