I just want to point out that what you are saying here is supported by experimental psychology. It has been shown that most of our creative efforts, (especially those somewhat strange and surprising connections that sometimes happen, and make us feel like we've discovered something unexpected) happen when we let our minds wander. Of course, nothing can be achieved without focused work, as you know very well, but there is a place for both in our conscious endeavors, so I very much agree we should nurture them. Thank you!
This has to be one of my favorites so far. Over-consuming content in the name of productivity and growth is something I, and I believe many others, do to soften the aches that are created from insecurities or anxiety. Solitude is the answer
Honestly I've recently started to think along these lines as well. Your essay could not have come at a better time. In a world where our heads are constantly being fed with some kind of information, it's even more valuable now more than ever to allow yourself to have those moments of "boredom".
Loved this essay! Thanks for articulating it so well, as always.
I reached this point as well where content consumption became a sort of vice and proceeded to (for the most part) cut out all content consumption for a month.
It was a great reminder for me in the value of “doing nothing” & I’ve not gone back to so much of what I used to consume!
I just want to point out that what you are saying here is supported by experimental psychology. It has been shown that most of our creative efforts, (especially those somewhat strange and surprising connections that sometimes happen, and make us feel like we've discovered something unexpected) happen when we let our minds wander. Of course, nothing can be achieved without focused work, as you know very well, but there is a place for both in our conscious endeavors, so I very much agree we should nurture them. Thank you!
This has to be one of my favorites so far. Over-consuming content in the name of productivity and growth is something I, and I believe many others, do to soften the aches that are created from insecurities or anxiety. Solitude is the answer
Honestly I've recently started to think along these lines as well. Your essay could not have come at a better time. In a world where our heads are constantly being fed with some kind of information, it's even more valuable now more than ever to allow yourself to have those moments of "boredom".
Loved this essay! Thanks for articulating it so well, as always.
I reached this point as well where content consumption became a sort of vice and proceeded to (for the most part) cut out all content consumption for a month.
It was a great reminder for me in the value of “doing nothing” & I’ve not gone back to so much of what I used to consume!
I never thought about it this way. So simple but very insightful