SOLUTIONS FOR BOREDOM

SOLUTIONS FOR BOREDOM

Many in our society experience ennui (apathy, weariness, sadness) that is directly related to feelings of boredom.  U.S. News and World Report cited a survey that identified respondents’ specific reasons for feelings of boredom.  54 percent state that, aside from earning a living, the main reason they work is to keep from getting bored.  41 percent reveal they are even bored while at work.  48 percent reveal that they are bored by what goes on in Washington.  70 percent of high school students report being totally bored with school, and 25 percent say they drink alcohol out of sheer boredom.

My friend, if you regularly experience a sense of boredom, likely it is an indicator of a lack of fulfillment in your life.  One effective means of managing those feelings is finding ways to serve others and focus on their needs.  This could come in the form of volunteer engagement in a church, hospital, community service organization like a food pantry - or by simply lending a hand to family members, friends or neighbors who are unable to adequately care for themselves due to chronic illness.

Additionally, it is advisable to consider increasing your personal participation in prayer, worship and Word study.  This should substantively engage both your mind and spirit.  Finally, you should absolutely refuse to sit idly day-after-day which potentially leads to pity parties, self-doubt and other unhealthy emotional states.  The Apostle John expressed our overall objective quite succinctly: “I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (III John 3:2)

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!