Are you feeling bored?
Why Do We Feel Bored? A Path from Emptiness to Fulfillment Have you ever felt bored and immediately looked for something to do — maybe shopping, going to a party, drinking, or planning a vacation? Most of us have. But have we ever stopped to ask why we feel bored in the first place? Is it just a need to keep busy, or is there something deeper going on inside us? This post explores the hidden reasons behind boredom and how our attempts to escape it often lead to overconsumption — which is not only harmful to us but also to our planet . Understanding Boredom and Loneliness When we are alone or not busy, we often feel uneasy. This discomfort is usually labeled as boredom . To escape it, we reach for our phones, go shopping, or plan outings. But what if this boredom is actually a signal — a sign of something deeper within us that needs our attention? This sense of inner emptiness isn’t something bad. It’s part of being human. Instead of avoiding it, we can ask ourselves: Where...