In a sense it is. Nevertheless, when we have nothing to do, it doesn't imply that we are bored. We can be in a kind of empty state of mind and enjoy it. It's only boredom when we give attention to the passing of time and this passing becomes a problem. At least, it's my interpretation.
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Is James right there, or has he stated a tautology? It seems a bit tricky to me.
In a sense it is. Nevertheless, when we have nothing to do, it doesn't imply that we are bored. We can be in a kind of empty state of mind and enjoy it. It's only boredom when we give attention to the passing of time and this passing becomes a problem. At least, it's my interpretation.
Got it, Henk. Wanted to see/read how you thought. Thanks!
Thank you, Paul.
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