by John Cargile

While writing is sometimes a struggle, it can also be as easy as sitting down to a computer and letting the words flow without giving any thought as to what you are writing. I call this being on auto pilot.

But I will be the first one to admit there are times when the inspiration or an original idea seems to be void from my consciousness. I may sweat or panic over an article to be written. At the moment I am struggling with a novel I am writing. That is when I tune everything out, go into meditation and open my mind to new inspiring ideas.

People ask me time to time where I get my inspiration. My standard answer is it comes from everywhere. It's all around you.
Most people receive only occasional inspired thoughts in their lifetime.

As a writer, I am easily bored. A friend asked me to participate in a discussion on the question, "Is it logical to believe in God?" As a philosopher, theologian and pastoral psychologist I found the discussion thread a real bore. Hasn't this question been asked and answered already a million time millions!

My answer was and is in the form of my own question. Is it illogical to believe in God? Let the naysayer or atheist ponder the opposites for awhile. It might eat up their entire lifetime as it has some brilliant thinkers on the subject of God's existence.

I prefer not to waste time on the question, but rely on God's inspiration to separate me from the pack.

The human mind thrives on novelty. What was once a source of pleasure can become tedious after a time" Though our lives are full, boredom lurks around every corner because we innately long for new experiences.

In this idle state of mind, we may feel frustrated at our inability to channel our mental energy into productive or engaging tasks. We may even attempt to lose ourselves in purposeless or self-destructive pursuits.

While this can be a sign of depression, it can also be an invitation issued from your mind, asking you to challenge yourself. Boredom can become the motivation that drives you to learn, explore the exotic, experiment, and harness the boundless creative energy within.

If, when in the grip of boredom, you have difficulty acknowledging the merits of any activities you might otherwise enjoy, generate your own inspiration. Before you find yourself beset by boredom, create a list of tasks you can consult when it feels like there is simply nothing to do. Referring to a list of topics you want to learn more about, projects you've yet to begin, or even pending chores

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