Remember as a kid when summer really was a break? Do you remember being bored during summer break? I remember not really having or thinking of anything to do. Boredom was inescapable but I loved when I would eventually pull a book off the shelf that I hadn't read and start reading it. Or I'd go outside and watch the clouds and see what shapes or images I might see. Or draw or use my imagination and think of something to do. Being bored and just doing nothing was actually good because sometimes it would eventually lead to something interesting. However, other times I'd think of nothing to do and would just be bored.
I look back at that time as fond kid memories because as an adult, life feels so busy and doing nothing seems like the best thing ever. Now when I find myself with a little downtime, I enjoy it. At times it can be difficult because I start thinking about all the things I should be doing. But I make myself do absolutely nothing. I'd just sit there and do nothing for at least 10-20 minutes and enjoy the peace and quiet. Then I might grab my book and read or watch an episode or two of a show. But the main thing is to do nothing.
(Christopher Robin movie)
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