I don’t know how the timing of this post could be so perfect, as I am reading this while sitting at a cafe with nothing more than a notebook and my thoughts. (And my iPhone, but hey this isn’t easy. I’m still learning.)
This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Especially with AI bombarding us with more information than we ever could realistically process, either because we asked for it or because other people use it to create even more meaningless content they can throw at us. These days it almost feels strange when you’re sitting somewhere alone with your thoughts.
I feel Substack at least feels a little less like information overload, and more like the occasional long read by a small set of people I’ve curated to be here. With this exact post being another piece of evidence for that case.
It’s interesting to think that boredom is very much a lost luxury. When you’re young you hope and dream of finding things to do so that you wouldn’t aimlessly stare at the ceiling during the summer, but now it almost feels like that feeling is worth more then the chaos of life and the over consumption of our phones. I’ve always found your photography and general philosophy toward life inspiring.
Boredom is definitely a luxury these days. You mentioned kids, I have 2. Life before my kiddos feels like it was filled with time for boredom and now my life is different. It’s filled with WFH duties as well as all day dad duties till bed. My wife and I often talk about how it must feel to just be bored again.
There’s also a lot of talk about giving kids time to be bored. You should research that as well. It references how boredom breeds creativity with kids. I think it works the same with adults in a similar way.
I‘m glad you brought that up, because i litterly had the same point in my journal a few days ago. Something that feels so good to have in such a fast paced world, but also nothing i can really force. I think boredom just comes up, if you really slow down on different times of the day. Not something i can really schedule, but wish i could. I think being aware of the beauty of boredom is the first and biggest step.
Loving the topics you bring up, looking forward for whats to come!
doing small stints without your phone is a game changer. - realistically my wife is the only person I need to answer if she calls in case of an emergency etc. but bluntly, if im with my wife, everyone else can call somebody else if they need something. most things are not urgent. its tough though!
Hey! Loved the idea of this one and sorry about this comment is not really about the article. I just wanted to ask if you received the email I’ve sent you a few months ago. Thanks!
I don’t know how the timing of this post could be so perfect, as I am reading this while sitting at a cafe with nothing more than a notebook and my thoughts. (And my iPhone, but hey this isn’t easy. I’m still learning.)
This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Especially with AI bombarding us with more information than we ever could realistically process, either because we asked for it or because other people use it to create even more meaningless content they can throw at us. These days it almost feels strange when you’re sitting somewhere alone with your thoughts.
I feel Substack at least feels a little less like information overload, and more like the occasional long read by a small set of people I’ve curated to be here. With this exact post being another piece of evidence for that case.
Hat tip to you, Riley.
It’s interesting to think that boredom is very much a lost luxury. When you’re young you hope and dream of finding things to do so that you wouldn’t aimlessly stare at the ceiling during the summer, but now it almost feels like that feeling is worth more then the chaos of life and the over consumption of our phones. I’ve always found your photography and general philosophy toward life inspiring.
thanks! and yes, its a constant struggle. Simplifying I find seems to open up room for boredom
Boredom is definitely a luxury these days. You mentioned kids, I have 2. Life before my kiddos feels like it was filled with time for boredom and now my life is different. It’s filled with WFH duties as well as all day dad duties till bed. My wife and I often talk about how it must feel to just be bored again.
There’s also a lot of talk about giving kids time to be bored. You should research that as well. It references how boredom breeds creativity with kids. I think it works the same with adults in a similar way.
Couldn't agree more, and I resonate with the dad duties. It's full time which is beautiful, and no time to be bored. haha.
I‘m glad you brought that up, because i litterly had the same point in my journal a few days ago. Something that feels so good to have in such a fast paced world, but also nothing i can really force. I think boredom just comes up, if you really slow down on different times of the day. Not something i can really schedule, but wish i could. I think being aware of the beauty of boredom is the first and biggest step.
Loving the topics you bring up, looking forward for whats to come!
Really love this concept. The obstacle I always run into is my phone...
What if someone needs to contact me? What if there's an emergency?
I'd love to leave it in a drawer and embrace boredom, but I can't ever seem to fully break away from it.
doing small stints without your phone is a game changer. - realistically my wife is the only person I need to answer if she calls in case of an emergency etc. but bluntly, if im with my wife, everyone else can call somebody else if they need something. most things are not urgent. its tough though!
I like it. Nice note for a Friday morning!
Hey! Loved the idea of this one and sorry about this comment is not really about the article. I just wanted to ask if you received the email I’ve sent you a few months ago. Thanks!