Ep. 254: How to Be Bored - An Ancient Guide to Being Where You Are | Perennial Wisdom

Ep. 254: How to Be Bored - An Ancient Guide to Being Where You Are | Perennial Wisdom

From Perennial Wisdom by Perennial Leader Project

November 22, 2025 · 13 min · Episode 254

About this episode

This episode explores the art of boredom through ancient philosophy and modern insights, discussing its role in self-discovery and creativity.

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom , we explore the art of boredom: a journey through ancient philosophy, psychology, and modern thinkers like David Foster Wallace. From the desert monks who believed stillness revealed the soul, to Pascal’s warning that our fear of silence shapes our entire lives, to modern research showing boredom can unlock creativity. We talk about why boredom is so uncomfortable, how it shows us what we really want, and why we often use distractions to avoid facing ourselves. If you’ve struggled to slow down, sit still, or be with your own thoughts, this episode offers an ancient guide to being where you are. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialMeditations --- 🦉 Additional Resources: Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

People in this episode

Host: Perennial Leader Project

Topics covered

  • boredom
  • ancient philosophy
  • creativity
  • psychology
  • distractions
  • self-reflection

Keywords

  • boredom
  • ancient philosophy
  • creativity
  • psychology
  • distractions
  • self-reflection
  • David Foster Wallace

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