The Wonder of Christmas: Joy

Boredom does not stem from the absence of something to do, but the absence of meaning derived from the things we already do. Boredom is a sign of a life disconnected from the sacred. A bored person is not lacking in things to do, they are lacking the ability to extract meaning from the things they do. Boredom is the opposite of words like awe, joy, and meaning…rather than…activity, busyness, or fun. Boredom can happen when even the wildest adventure is separated from meaning; it leaves us with a hollow yawn. But the simplest pleasures, in the framework of the story of God and His love, are satisfying and full of life. Boredom’s remedy is not “more to do,” but more mindfulness and remembrance of God’s active grace in and through the material world “as we do.” JP Dorsey