I remember as a kid complaining to my mom about how bored I was, usually with some dramatic flair. I'm booored! There's nothing to doooo!
The thought struck me again the other day, out of the blue (without the drama.) But this time, as soon as I thought I was bored, I knew it was okay.
It's been a while since life felt calm enough to have even a moment to feel bored. It didn't last long, but it made me think about life.
We go, go, go all the time. We fill every minute of the day with activities, social media and working or playing on electronics. Or we spend our days just trying to keep up, not because we want to be busy, but because we're overwhelmed by life.
That's how it's been for me, season after season of feeling overwhelmed. Reminding myself to take one step at a time, one day at a time.
So thinking even for a moment that I was bored took me by surprise...and then I decided to appreciate it.
There's nothing wrong with having a few boring moments in a day. It allows us to slow down. To be present where we are. And just breathe. {Tweet this}
In Christ,
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Ahh . . . the luxury of an empty brain!
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were all small, I remember that some of their most creative play came AFTER the complaint about boredom.
Absolutely Michele! Bored is like a gateway :)
DeleteWhat a practical and helpful reminder, Laura. We're in a strange season here. I've been struggling with illness and spending a lot of time on the couch. It's mostly miserable but when I feel semi-functional it's a little boring. Last night a friend reminded me to embrace it as a season of simply resting in the Lord as he slows me down...Your words offer the same reminder! Thanks, friend!
ReplyDeleteYeees! I always brag at work when I’ve has a great weekend. They ask in anticipation what I did. I did nothing!! A whole lot of nothing, and enjoyed every second of it.
ReplyDeleteLaura, I so loved this! You are right, we are so going and to just be, to enjoy the moment. I enjoyed a jammie day yesterday and reading - for me. For no other reason than to simply sip tea, stay cozy under a blanket and read words to fill my soul. There is nothing wrong with that and perhaps, there is everything right in that :)
ReplyDeleteOh, so true! We are constantly so busy. The business does little to accommodate prayerful meditation. We need to slow down and be bored!
ReplyDeleteWhat a luxury to be bored. I didn't think so when I was 14 lying on my sister's twin bed trying to think of something to do to cut the boredom of the day in two. But now. Yes, give me some boredom. Because I will appreciate it a lot more now.
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate those "boring" moments, Laura. For so many years of my life it was planning, projections, and presentations. Now I am cherishing the freedom to spend quality time with God. He continues to encourage, educate, and enlighten me with the truths from His holy Word. I am learning to "just be" and enjoy this time of training and transformation. Thank you for sharing what God laid on your heart. May you continue to find your peace in Him. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteLove this post, Laura! Too often we see boring moments as a sign of being idle or lazy, when really we should cherish these moments and appreiciate the opportunity to be still.
ReplyDeleteLaura, this is so true - as a kid we don't get it, but once the responsibilities, demands and busyness of life overwhelm us, we long for boring sometimes, don't we? I am your neighbor today over at Lyli's and thank you for linking up with #TuneInThursday too
ReplyDeleteBeing bored gives your brain time to rest, for answers to problems that we have to finally rise to our consciousness. I'm learning to appreciate boredom.
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