Book one · source page 61
Boredom
An emotion that arises from lack of stimulation, novelty or meaning.
Why do I feel this way?
Boredom shows up when your environment or activities no longer challenge or engage your mind and spirit.
It is a call toward curiosity, exploration, or deeper presence.
How to change or channel it
- Shift your focus to something new, even something small.
- Turn boredom into curiosity: "What haven't I noticed yet?"
- Start a small creative or physical project to awaken fresh energy.
- Use boredom as a mirror: What do you really crave more of?
A little more light
Living with this feeling
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Avery notices boredom after an experience that is difficult to put into words. Instead of judging the feeling or forcing it away, Avery names what is present and chooses one supportive practice: shift your focus to something new, even something small.. The feeling may still be there, but it is no longer the only voice directing the moment. Avery has created enough space to choose what comes next with greater care.
“I can acknowledge boredom without letting it define every part of me. I can listen to what it may be showing me and choose one caring next step.”
What might boredom be asking me to notice, protect, accept, express, or change today?
Where it can lead