Equilibrium and Boredom

02/07/22

I still remember learning chemical equilibrium in high school chemistry. According to its definition, in a chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium is the state in which both the reactants and products are present in concentrations that have no further tendency to change with time. In simpler words, to reach a balance in a system.

Now, you may wonder "why bring up chemistry all of a sudden?"

I'd like to think that by learning about smaller units that lay the foundation blocks in our lives, we might be a step closer to learning and understanding ourselves.

If atoms and molecules work according to the aforementioned statement. Then, can I dare to suggest the same for our brains?

Boredom hits us from time to time and even on a daily basis for some. As a constant visitor of boredom, I often contemplate its existence. With boredom, my brain feels like a stuck drain that needs drainage as if it fails to generate any sort of options for me to choose to do in the realm of reality.

So in a sense, my brain, the system, is not at equilibrium. Since there is no longer output from it which results in boredom.

So, if I interpret it this way, the remedy would be in clear sight-- to give it input.

That is to accept what life has to offer with our sensory organs. Be it reading some texts, putting on some tunes, or even capturing a picturesque view with a camera.

That way, we are not demanding the brain to churn out potential agendas, but to allow it to rest and absorb what the environment has to offer.

Though what I've written so far has not been backed up by research, however, by practising that mindset, somehow cured my boredom. So, the real question is, would you give it a try?