I suspect our biggest enemy is boredom. Not in itself, but because it will cause you to pull in problems. We sometimes wish we did not have those problems, but by golly, they are better than being bored!
In my view the wiser course of action is to recognize this before it happens, and then stave off the boredom not with problems, but with greater challenges. Or perhaps just look at all the great things in your life with a fresh eye.
You may find this quote relevant:
ReplyDelete"Boredom is... a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it."
--Bertrand Russell
Thank you nicely.
ReplyDeleteI think I have to read some of Russel's some day. I keep seeing quotes of his.
Though maybe he is a bit more cynical than I like to be these days.
mmmm...boredom...we are lucky ,really, if we have the time and the inclination to be bored.
ReplyDeleteBoredom has to be classed as one of life`s little luxuries.
Not every one can afford it.
Well, you can be both busy and bored if you're doing the wrong thing.
ReplyDeleteVery true, Eolake.
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