THE POWER OF BOREDOM

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 Life is always moving forward, and that's what makes it beautiful. However, it's important to understand that progress is not always straightforward or steady. Common belief dictates that if you're not making progress in life, then you're just existing, not truly living. Progress is the result of effort and can be either positive or negative, depending on the nature of the work. Positive progress motivates us, while negative progress does the opposite. However, there are also times when setbacks can be motivating, depending on an individual's perspective.

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Progress is progress, whether it's negative or positive because it shows that something is happening, and that's just a part of life. The challenging part is that often there comes a time or a point in life when you might feel stuck and lacking motivation to the extent that you can't see any progress. This is when you become bored and everything you do feels uninteresting. During this time, due to a one-sided perspective, most end up making wrong life decisions.


Boredom is a natural part of life, often misunderstood. During this time, motivation, ambition, and creativity may decrease, potentially leading to regression if not managed carefully. The reason for this is our beliefs. According to the law of attraction, our reality is shaped by what our minds believe through selective attraction. This means that our subconscious thoughts greatly influence our decisions in the physical world.


There are two sides to a coin: boredom, if channeled in the right direction, can bring momentum to anything we do. This can only happen if we take a break, step back, and reflect. Boredom is a season that requires a little bit of rest and reflection. It is at this point that we can assess the progress we are making and decide on what changes to make.


As human beings, we are conditioned to associate progress with positive signs. However, we often mistake feelings of boredom or stagnation as warnings that we are on the wrong path or doing the wrong thing. It's important to consider both perspectives when interpreting these feelings.


In life, many people have failed and some have ended up trading the right things for the wrong ones unknowingly, as a result of misinterpreting a season and its responsibilities. It is easier to learn the right thing than to unlearn the wrong thing. If only we can realize that boredom can be used positively, if we channel our minds and see it as an opportunity to grow and be creative, then we can solve most of our problems in this world, achieve greatness, and fulfill our life’s purpose.


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