Posted by Deneb on June 8, 2005, at 19:14:11
In reply to Really bored, posted by yesac on June 8, 2005, at 15:42:01
...but I've since discovered that there is *so* very much to explore.
If you don't feel up to socializing very much or going anywhere new, try experiencing things in a different way.
Today I went to the grocery store, I saw some pineapples. Instead of just passing by them because I don't want to buy any, I decide to stop. I look at the pineapples carefully, it's leaves, it's spiny rough surface...I inhale it's fragrance...it is wonderful. Just one pineapple...to truly observe it requires all of my senses and lots of time. From there, I could have done much more to more accurately describe the pineapple...like cut it up, look at sections under a microscope, etc. etc. Just studying one pineapple could take many many days.
I was similarily amazed by the other fruits and vegetables at the store. A seemly boring day turned into an adventure for me. Maybe you too can stop, slow down and really try to experience life with all of your senses. It helps me when I'm bored. :-)
Deneb (used to be Shy_Girl)
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