A Positive Approach To Feeling Bored
Friday March 6, 2020
When we first come into recovery our expectation for a life free from crippling dependencies is huge. We are excited about what the future may hold and say we are willing to do whatever it takes to get life back on track. As the weeks go on our routine becomes dull and we start to be less enthusiastic. We feel sorry for ourselves and easily get angry with others. The truth is we are bored. We feel challenged and vulnerable in our new routine and have begun to focus on our old familiar pattern of life.
We have all these great people around us as examples. Their lives tell us what faith means. So we, too, should run the race that is before us and never quit. We should remove from our lives anything that would slow us down and the sin that so often makes us fall. (Hebrews 12:1 ERV)
It is a fair question to ask why we are bored and impatient with where life is at today. Are we seeking out people who can help us understand what is going on in us, or do we just like to complain and blame? Everything in life takes time to accomplish. Perhaps we could spend time being helpful to others while waiting for things to happen for ourselves. Telling ourselves that we are bored and feeling depressed about it does not produce change. When nothing changes, then nothing changes!
Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things. (Philippians 4:8 NIRV)
Boredom is brought about by lack of action. Perhaps we need to change our thought patterns and think about those things that are worthy of praise. Maybe we need to work on establishing conscious contact with God, praying for the knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry it out. Let’s allow any boredom we experience to point us to positive action and deeper growth in our recovery and relationship with God.
Prayer: Loving Father, I admit that boredom is pushing me back into darkness, and I need help to remove it from my life. Please help me make wise decisions in the use of my time and help me do those things that please You. Amen
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