The Impact of Technology on Our Search for Meaning and Purpose EP 219

The Space For Magic Podcast with Patty Lennon

Have you ever felt like you can't keep up with the constant flow of information and stimulation in the world? If so, you're not alone. In this fast-paced, constantly connected world, it's easy to get overwhelmed and even burn out. But what if there was a way to find calm during the chaos? What if there was a way to find meaning and purpose in a world that often feels meaningless? Enter Mark Hawkins.

In his research, Mark focuses on interdisciplinary understandings of meaning and purpose as they relate to human wellbeing. He is the author of The Power of Why: Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life and The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for Meaningful Existence. In this episode, Mark shares his insights on the importance of boredom in finding meaning and purpose in our lives. He also offers tips on how to create space for boredom in our constantly connected world. If you're feeling lost or adrift in the world, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to create a more meaningful life.

1. Allow yourself to be bored as a way of reducing the amount of engagement that our brain is getting.

This can be done by simply staring into space or looking at magazines instead of looking at a screen when you have free time. Doing this on a regular basis can help you to find more meaning in your life and to better understand your own thoughts and emotions.

2. Boredom is a space for reflection, for finding meaning and purpose.

It can be a difficult emotion to deal with, as it can bring up a lot of fears and anxieties. However, it can help us get to know ourselves better.

3. Boredom can help us to experience the things that have meaning in our life and identify the ones that aren’t as meaningful.

This means sitting with the restlessness and discomfort that boredom brings up, and acclimatizing ourselves to it. Doing this on a regular basis can help us to find more sustainable meaning in our lives, rather than always chasing the new and exciting.

In a world that is constantly moving and constantly connected, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and even burnt out. However, as Mark points out, there is value in boredom. Boredom allows for reflection and finding meaning and purpose.

Connect with Mark:

Instagram: @coldnoodlecreative

Facebook: @coldnoodlecreative

Website: coldnoodlecreative.com

The Mismatched Human

The Power of Boredom

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