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Being bored is great. You're forced to be with your thoughts.

You have the opportunity to work on them. Be it via meditation. Or cognitive behavioral therapy. or whatever.

And if you succeed, you earn a happier mind.

Not everyone can do this but when i get truly bored and have the time and space... Spark up a little doobson and start playing music. Dont think, just play for 30 minutes and hour 2 hours. However these times are much scarcer with a little kid in the house.

Boredom is where I recharge, it’s wonderful and therapeutic. It’s also at that moment where my creativity soars. Engineered engagement is at an all time high and I just need to get away from it all.

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