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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.