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An alternative to boredom

While some argue that boredom stems from a lack of imagination, its true essence extends far deeper. Beyond its superficial appearance lies the conviction that there is nothing new left to discover, nothing waiting to be explored or created. In essence, boredom embodies the very definition of futility: a sense of purposelessness and pointlessness.

I hear boredom talked about in careers, relationships with life partners, and cities we call home. “There is nothing new here.”

Boredom is a spiritual state of being. By embracing futility and pointlessness, one may believe, “Why should I bother? Why should I even try?” This soul state confines and restricts our experience of our life, keeping it small and insulated from potential hurt or disappointment.

“You say you see no hope
You say you see no reason we should dream
That the world would ever change
You say the love is foolish to believe”

-David Wilcox, Show the way

A different take on today, we can approach each day with the conviction that it holds significance. Yes, even this very day matters. Without fully comprehending how each piece fits together, we trust that today is a building block, interconnecting with others over time. Together, we co-create something meaningful in this existence and play an essential role as co-creators.

Now the stage is set
You can feel your own heart beating in your chest
This life’s not over yet
So we get up on our feet and do our best
We play against the fear
We play against the reasons not to try
We’re playing for the tears
Burning in the happy angel’s eyes

-David Wilcox, Show the way

Approaching today with a posture of “what’s next?” propels us into a realm of possibility and anticipation. We acknowledge that this day matters, and we show up fully. We strive to create something meaningful—a conversation, a connection—that reminds our soul of its purpose and reason for being.

For it’s love who mixed the mortar
And it’s love who stacked these stones
And it’s love who made the stage here
Though it looks like we’re alone
In this scene, set in shadows,
Like the night is here to stay
There is evil cast around us
But it’s love that wrote the play
For in this darkness love will show the way

David Wilcox, Show the way

So, I encourage you to show up in your own life. Seize this day and create something with it. Remind your soul of the “why” that drives you.

Ancient wisdom reminds us that tomorrow has enough worries of its own. But today needs you fully awake, alive, and engaged.

So it’s either today is pointless or this day, your life, and this moment matters?

Which will it be?

Keep going-
Aaron

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About the Author Aaron McHugh

Aaron McHugh is an executive transformation coach, enterprise agility consultant, writer, podcaster, adventurer, and author of Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job.

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