In our fast-paced world, boredom is often seen as an enemy. A void we rush to fill with any form of distraction, afraid of the silence and stillness it brings. But what if I told you that within this void lies a treasure? A profound opportunity for growth, creativity, and self-discovery? Boredom isn't the issue; our response to it is. When we encounter moments of emptiness, our instinct is to seek immediate stimulation. Yet, it is in these moments, if we dare to embrace them, that our minds can truly wander and explore the depths of our inner selves. This exploration can lead to unexpected insights and breakthroughs, akin to finding gold in a mine thought to be empty. This concept isn't new. It's echoed in ancient wisdom traditions such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, where the value of stillness and non-action ("wu wei") is a path to enlightenment. Here, the emptiness is not a void but a space brimming with potential. It's an opportunity for the natural, effortless action that arises from being in harmony with the universe. Modern psychology supports this ancient wisdom. Research shows that boredom can foster creativity and problem-solving. When not focused on specific tasks, our minds can make unique connections, leading to epiphanies. This is attributed to the brain's default mode network, which springs to life when we're at rest. It's in these moments of unstructured thought that our most profound insights can surface. Yet, embracing this emptiness requires overcoming our discomfort with inactivity. Our society often equates value with productivity, viewing any moment of stillness as wasted time. This perspective robs us of the profound growth and discovery that lies in what we too quickly dismiss as boredom. I invite you to see these moments of stillness not as voids to be hastily filled, but as sacred spaces for introspection and growth. By welcoming the silence, we open ourselves to the universe's wisdom and our own untapped potential. The next time you find yourself feeling bored, remember: within that 'void' may lie the breakthrough you've been seeking. Embrace the stillness. Explore the emptiness. Discover the treasure within.
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I might have not won the war yet but I have won the battle today by not defeating anyone else but myself. - Feelasoulphy Past Yous + All Past Events = Today You Today You + All Future Events = Future Yous The first part of the first equation is not controllable or it’s fixed from today, but they played an immense part to who you are today. When I say ALL past and future events I mean the “good” and “bad” because without the “bad” there may not have been the “good” and vice versa. What’s considered good or bad at the moment can be merely a debatable perspective after the fact. The TODAY YOU plays a major role to shape who you will become tomorrow. The Future Events are variable and uncontrollable from today but the entire second equation can be altered by the TODAY YOU. The Future Events will be unfolding little by little based on the TODAY and FUTURE YOUs. Although the Future Events are unpredictable the FUTURE YOU can be predictable based on the TODAY YOU. This is largely due to how the TODAY YOU responds every Future Event and how it will perceive the results after. In another words, events are not foreseeable but your perceptions can be consistent if you have a solid belief system based on the principals of the Universe(Important future post). All parts are uncontrollable (but essential) except for the TODAY YOU which is the most critical component of the equations. So what are YOU going to do about it TODAY? - Feelasoulphy An answer maybe only limited to a specific question, but a question leads to infinite possibilities. The truth is, we should have more questions than answers. Don’t be afraid to ask! - Feelasoulphy |
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