Boredom is just “What’s the use?” in disguise. And “What’s t...

Boredom is just “What’s the use?” in disguise. And “What’s the use?” is fear, andfear means you are secretly in despair. So put your fears on the page.

Boredom is just “What’s the use?” in disguise. And “What’s the use?” is fear, and fear means you are secretly in despair. So put your fears on the page.

Julia Cameron • The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

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Lars Svendsen • Being bored

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