Ask Amy: New husband wrestles with old problems
Boredom can actually be something of a gift, if you lean into it - and simply let yourself feel that way!
A few years ago, I decided to do some of the exercises in Julia Cameron's groundbreaking book, "The Artist's Way" (25th anniversary edition, 2006 TarcherParigee). The gamechanger for me was a free association writing exercise. Every morning you write three pages of just whatever you want (this is NOT a journal). You can write "I am so bored" over and over across the page. (I tend to write a lot about the weather.)
Doing this unlocks ... lots of things: Ideas, fantasies, feelings, and insight.
Dear Amy: Thank you for publishing the question from "Caring Neighbors," who were looking for ways to help their hardworking immigrant neighbors during this challenging time. I thought your suggestions were good - and their intentions were golden.
-- Impressed
Dear Impressed: Weird times can bring out the wonder in people.
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