Let me clarify for a moment what I mean by boredom. As defined by Merriam-Webster; the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.
This is different than the feelings I might get from say, melancholy, or restlessness that is borne of impatience (stuck waiting for something/someone for example), or discontent, which can be like restless. These moods are directly related to situations, or limited ability to do or be something else. To me, boredom is by definition, lack of interest in anything anywhere no matter what. I don't get that emotion. This was first brought to my attention while I was attending social skills therapy with my son as a follow up after diagnosis. We were working on facial expressions in a mirror. We were told to make a bored face. I couldn't. I had no background for that emotion. Bubby did, but I know from experience his 'bored' means something is too hard and he doesn't want to do it, so he announced that it's boring, or he's impatiently waiting for something. I don't think either of those really qualify as bored. The therapist insisted that I had to be bored sometimes. I said I didn't. Even when there was nothing to do physically there is always something I can think about that's interesting to keep me occupied. My mind is never dull or out of ideas. I have so many that it keeps me up at night. I have so many plans and thoughts that I am unable to do half of what I think about.
I saw this photo and I was instantly in love with it. It really resonates with my active mind and inquisitive spirit.
