tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201154493528136538.post7505733775428093201..comments2023-10-11T04:26:50.897-07:00Comments on the art of concentration: The benefits of boredom...The Art of Concentrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15222659996414852808noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201154493528136538.post-63442347013412368192010-10-12T19:07:24.193-07:002010-10-12T19:07:24.193-07:00Einstein himself would applause!In his bio he stat...Einstein himself would applause!In his bio he states that these moments of "creative boredom" were decisive for him...so much that he actually SOUGHT them out, such as working on a boring desk job of patents in Bern, Switzerland, so his mind could also have the QUIET and time...to "fly on a beam of light." And, of course,let's not forget the famous "imagination is greater than knowledge" theme.<br /><br />Growing up mother never let us watch TV, except Saturday morning cartoons. I was a straight A student, plus played music on the side and had LOTS of friends, plus slept early. No I-pods, no gadgets, no nothing...was a happy? You bet! :>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201154493528136538.post-48208462218298679852010-09-03T01:34:56.580-07:002010-09-03T01:34:56.580-07:00Very timely (my last but one blog post mused on th...Very timely (my last but one blog post mused on the avoidance of boredom in my particular situation!) and thought-provoking. Thank you!Katy Marriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093906400421890375noreply@blogger.com