Cultivating passions
Yesterday was my youngest daughter's birthday. In other opportunities I have told you that she has been living in Europe for some time, so our communication is via Whatsapp.
On special occasions like this we make long video calls that extend until the cell phone batteries run out, we take the opportunity to talk about everything, how her things are going and how mine are going.
It is inevitable that I ask her about the cases she deals with in her psychology office, it is very interesting for me to know what are the most frequent problems that people have in a culture different from mine.
This time my daughter told me about something that I found quite surprising. She told me that a good part of her patients, young and old, suffered from boredom, no activity was pleasant for them. This made them feel quite discouraged and it was difficult to get them out of depressive states.
I listened to her and thought that perhaps many of my neighbors, my age or a little older, would also feel this boredom. Every time I go for a walk I see them sitting in front of their houses, doing nothing, watching the time go by, not looking to make conversation with those passing by. Nothing at all. And it's not that they can't move or that they are unable to walk. It simply does not provoke them. Seeing them sitting there is something that makes me very sad.
Fortunately my wife and I are different. After we retired she, @damarysvibra, hasn't stopped inventing things, she loves to research on the internet, she gets in whenever she can, she likes to read and write in HIVE. Lately she has even formed a biodance group with which she feels quite enthusiastic, that allows her to share with other people and at the same time generates some economic resources. Her day is full of activities, she really has no time for boredom.
I also find it very easy to entertain myself with anything. For me, retirement didn't mean any trauma, quite the contrary, it was the possibility to do more of what I like and what I didn't do so much before due to lack of time.
Since I was young I learned to like music. I can spend many hours listening to music, almost any kind, except reggaeton. I enjoy listening to Led Zeppelin, or Mozart or Bach. Music always renews my mood.
I also like to read and write. Not as much now as a few years ago because my eyes bother me a bit. But I organize myself quite well, dedicating some time to reading what I like, and writing my publications for HIVE, which also excites me a lot.
Apart from that I love to take long walks around the neighborhood, and every once in a while I take the time to climb some of the hills that I have nearby.
With that daily schedule of activities it is almost impossible for boredom to knock on my door.
I often think that school education could do more if it spent time talking about these issues, not only with the children but also with the parents. If we learn from childhood to enjoy some hobby, to cultivate music, sports or some artistic activity, it is likely that boredom would stay away from people's lives.
In a world like ours where we live in constant uncertainty, cultivating some passion can become a real lifeline.
Thank you for your time.
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Boredom, or tedium, is an emotion characterised by a lack of interest in the environment and the perception that time is stretched out. In Europe, boredom can be associated with factors such as monotony in daily life, lack of stimulation and a sense of emptiness. But to mention Europe is an overstatement, and this is being felt in particular countries such as Spain, Germany and England.
In Canada, I have not heard of the feeling of boredom; rather, it is depression and anxiety. Usually anxiety in young people of both sexes and depression in older adults.
I think that the loneliness of older adults in Venezuela does not generate boredom, but depression, that sadness that their children are abroad. I am glad that you have found an activity to burn time with. I wonder, then, why don't you encourage your older neighbours to join HIVE and empty their blogs of all that life they've been dragging around.
What you raise makes a lot of sense. There are a lot of lonely older adults out there, that undoubtedly recenters their spirits. Most of them don't have the skills or resources to be in a place like HIVE. They have a very poor command of new technologies. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, dear @amigoponc .
Bach y Led Zeppelin no son muy compatibles, al menos de acuerdo a mi gusto criterio. Ja Ja.
Saludos
P.D. Me gusta mucho la música de J.S. Bach (el gran Bach, no de sus hijos, que varios de ellos también fueron músicos y en cierta manera renegaron la música de su padre).
I really enjoy any style of music. I have a special predilection for the authors of the so-called baroque music. Thanks for stopping by and commenting dear, @nenio. A big hug from Maracay.
It's sad that people haven't developed interests that inspire and keep them busy! You and your dear wife for sure found your own passions, good to also have separate interests.
You must miss your daughter, my son also emigrated because of the situation in our country, he's in the Netherlands.
Take care and keep on pursuing your passions @irvinc!
I didn't know your boy was so far away, it's a difficult situation to deal with.
We do miss the boys, there are three of them in Spain. However, we are happy that they are experiencing better things. If they were here it would be much more difficult for them.
Damarys and I are very fortunate to be involved in so many activities. We are both alone in the house and we often talk a lot about what each one of us is doing. That way we have a good time.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for the support dear @lizelle . A big hug from Maracay.
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jeje I know how busy you both are.
I don't understand how people can be bored. There is so much that you can do! Maybe that is the problem, we are interesting and have interests, these people just vegetate.
I feel the same as you, I don't understand why those people don't like it at all. There are so many things you can do, even if you are alone or in company, poor or rich. There are always things that could encourage people. But well... those are the mysteries of life.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting dear @tengolotodo. A big hug from Maracay.
Yes and so many things that cost nothing!
Have a great weekend Irvin
Happy weekend for you, my dear friend.
Your passion is helping you to stay alive and healthy.
I join you in celebrating your daughter's birthday
Yes, these activities keep the mind and body in good condition. It is very good to be able to do them. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting dear @mfontom . A big hug from Maracay.
I agree with you, cultivating a hobby, some activity other than work is very important in life because one of the keys to aging in wellness is to stay active, keep your mind busy and have social support. Going out with friends, getting together even if it is just to chat and have a coffee, and having a support network, are things that when we are young we do not give much importance to, but that can be vital as we get older.
Un abrazo!
Having activities that serve as a refuge is very important, especially when conditions are as stressful as they are for Venezuelans. If we did not dedicate ourselves to those things that help us to get out of the disaster, surely our spirits would be on the floor.
Thanks for stopping by and for the support, my dear @coquicoin. A big hug from Maracay.
Friend @irvinc, I also dedicate myself to do activities that I like, what I have not achieved is to walk I try to keep the routine but I get tired a lot.
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Hi @irvinc. That of not having something that we are passionate about, in my opinion, is a lethargy in which we fall progressively and perhaps it all starts, as you point out, because the family, the school that do not help to cultivate complementary activities that tomorrow will be like the base that sustains us when the rest is not there, call it: work, children, partner, I was going to comment on this, but better write a post 🙂 Greetings.