Solitude is the breeding ground of introspection and creative thinking, yet most of us dread
its fellowship. Solitude helps in filling the void created by our loved ones by leading us to a
path of contemplation. A path very rarely trodden by our fickle mind. It almost seems that the
mind does not desire to think for us, this is a paradox for this is what it is designed for. I
guess one of the many reasons for this would be fatigue because apart from thinking, the human
mind acts as a central processor of various other activities far more chemically complex than
creative contemplation. So it persuades us to get involved in less strenuous tasks than mulling
deeply over a problem. But here lies a profound paradox, deep introspection which our mind
dreads and resists initially, is also what it ultimately desires. But this far and distant cry
for help remains embedded quite deep in our intellect.A weak sound which none of us can deny
hearing constantly and ignore because it does not bother us much. It does not throb horribly
which is why it can be easily ignored. Subjugating this distress does not seem to be any less
profitable and we plod along. It is when the cacophony enveloping us terminates abruptly that
this muffled sound seems unbearable with its decibels unbearably amplified. In other words,
this is what is called boredom. This results because of the unreadiness of the mind to handle a
strange situation. This sudden jolt of the absence of activities is what the human mind detests
and when faced with it, reacts sharply manifesting itself in irritation and frustration.
This is the moment which sets human beings apart from each other. Most of us try to get rid of
boredom as soon as possible by engaging ourselves in alternate activities similar to the ones
performed prior to the onset of boredom. Some would challenge the mind by getting involved in a
process which sets the wheels of thoughts in motion. The same vacillating mind suddenly heeds to its cry for help and reluctantly responds by paving a thought process. A process which follows a path full of darkness and unknown and the mind, somewhat unbalanced and confused, gropes for any aid and support in the void.Then suddenly, it binds to a thought which seems to stabilize its chaotic state, however upon realizing that the thought does not rest on a stable ground, it leaves its grip on the thought and proceeds further. If this process is given a time long enough then the mind would surely discover a thought which it can latch itself to. In some cases this is the moment when the mind conceives an idea, a moment which has the potential to transform the mind and all the minds around. The realization of such truth immediately fills the mind with utmost peace,tranquility and happiness. It looks at the product of this adventurous journey and smiles triumphantly at its prize.
its fellowship. Solitude helps in filling the void created by our loved ones by leading us to a
path of contemplation. A path very rarely trodden by our fickle mind. It almost seems that the
mind does not desire to think for us, this is a paradox for this is what it is designed for. I
guess one of the many reasons for this would be fatigue because apart from thinking, the human
mind acts as a central processor of various other activities far more chemically complex than
creative contemplation. So it persuades us to get involved in less strenuous tasks than mulling
deeply over a problem. But here lies a profound paradox, deep introspection which our mind
dreads and resists initially, is also what it ultimately desires. But this far and distant cry
for help remains embedded quite deep in our intellect.A weak sound which none of us can deny
hearing constantly and ignore because it does not bother us much. It does not throb horribly
which is why it can be easily ignored. Subjugating this distress does not seem to be any less
profitable and we plod along. It is when the cacophony enveloping us terminates abruptly that
this muffled sound seems unbearable with its decibels unbearably amplified. In other words,
this is what is called boredom. This results because of the unreadiness of the mind to handle a
strange situation. This sudden jolt of the absence of activities is what the human mind detests
and when faced with it, reacts sharply manifesting itself in irritation and frustration.
This is the moment which sets human beings apart from each other. Most of us try to get rid of
boredom as soon as possible by engaging ourselves in alternate activities similar to the ones
performed prior to the onset of boredom. Some would challenge the mind by getting involved in a
process which sets the wheels of thoughts in motion. The same vacillating mind suddenly heeds to its cry for help and reluctantly responds by paving a thought process. A process which follows a path full of darkness and unknown and the mind, somewhat unbalanced and confused, gropes for any aid and support in the void.Then suddenly, it binds to a thought which seems to stabilize its chaotic state, however upon realizing that the thought does not rest on a stable ground, it leaves its grip on the thought and proceeds further. If this process is given a time long enough then the mind would surely discover a thought which it can latch itself to. In some cases this is the moment when the mind conceives an idea, a moment which has the potential to transform the mind and all the minds around. The realization of such truth immediately fills the mind with utmost peace,tranquility and happiness. It looks at the product of this adventurous journey and smiles triumphantly at its prize.
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