Manually watering the grass is boring.
It isn’t physically tasking, and it takes almost no mental effort.
Yet I find a remarkable sense of peace and clear thinking while working that makes it quite enjoyable.
It’s similar to the feeling I get when I’m chopping up vegetables or doing manual work in an Excel spreadsheet.
Something about the calm, repetitive motion puts me in a meditative state. Maybe it’s the task itself, or maybe it’s the low-energy present state awareness that gets me out of my head and helps me live in the moment.
Whatever it is, it’s something I (and probably we) could use more of.
-Brandon
When your mind is “bored”, it is the best time to come up with new ideas. Thomas Edison as a boy had a long walk to the railroad station worked at and he would say that it was so boring. But during those walks, while the mind was resting, some of his best ideas developed.
I’ve definitely noticed the mental benefits of a long walk, or even a jog. Interesting note about Thomas Edison too. Thanks for sharing.
I feel the same way about gardening. Even when it is hot and the work is hard…I find some sense of peace and happiness in the work! Love reading your articles Brandon!
That’s great to hear, and thanks!