Our world has made many advancements to stave off the one thing many of us dread: boredom. Every moment of every day is spent finding ways to stimulate our senses, just so we're not bored. To stop for even a moment is near unthinkable. Honestly, though, is boredom such a terrible thing? What harm could clearing our minds and soaking in the day really do?
Throughout history people have found more refined and subtle things stuffy and rather tiring, from museums to operas. It's only natural to want to be dazzled, but personally I see much importance in letting ourselves stop and take in a breath of our culture, our wisdom, ourselves. I like explosions and grandeur as much as the next person but what of all the details that go into them? Are not the things, people and stories behind them just as important? Perhaps if we took a step back we could see what's shoved in our face for what it is and appreciate the calmer side of life.
I admit I'm prone to falling asleep during less than stimulating moments, regardless of how well rested I am. Long ways must I travel towards acknowledging life's beauty in all it's forms. It's kind of disheartening my ways are perceived as dull, but if enrichment is a snore, then give me my pillow and blanket. One goal for me as a teacher is to show my students the wonders and and possibilities I see when I study and research. To captivate your audience is key to taking them places they've never been, after all, and is undoubtedly the best way to show them how things seen as boring can be perceived as something amazing.
Koiyuki Community Member 
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