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I wouldn’t say doing anything all day is healthy.

But - I would also argue that boredom is not a negative state of mind. Boredom motivates us to think, to dream, to change, to move our bodies, to be creative, to seek connection, to free associate, to let our minds rest, to..., to..., to…

Perhaps, our minds aren’t built to be captivated all day (though the root of the word does feel appropriate to the conversation).



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