I've been reading the book, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women" by Kristine Carlson. Kristine states that boredom is not real, that we simply create it by not living in the present. What a powerful statement! If boredom does not exist outside of our mind, then we should easily be able to change our mindset and ultimately our overall happiness with our lives, right? While I believe the concept is wonderful, I do not think it accounts for all causes of boredom.
I'm sure we all have heard ourselves saying, "I"m bored", from time to time in our lives without giving it a second thought. Well, I have been thinking about my life lately and trying to live in the present. While this has definitely given me insight on how to enjoy the day to day tasks of being a stay-at-home mom and to really enjoy having fun with my son, it still leaves me with some unanswered questions. What about those of us who feel like we haven't accomplished all we are capable of? What about those of us who miss that intellectual stimulation from joining in on a hot debate or even attending college classes? Is it really possible to just live in the present when you feel like you have so much to offer the world and yet you have been unable to figure out how to get it out there? Can you really just put aside your past or your ideas for your future and be who you are right now?
I truly hope it is that simple, but I have a feeling that there is a reason I have been bored with every job I have ever had. I will always want more out of life. Maybe I will never be a truly happy person or maybe I just haven't found what I'm looking for yet, but for now, I will try to enjoy the journey as much as the anticipated destination.
