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What does it mean?
Boredom comes from lacking beliefs or a guiding story.
In plain terms
No beliefs cause tedium.
What can you take from it?
Find beliefs to give life strength.

Where it applies

  • philosophy
  • life struggles
  • existentialism

Putting it to work

  • developing beliefs
  • finding purpose
  • overcoming apathy

Questions to consider

  • Can you live without beliefs?
  • Why do you feel bored?

Another view

People can find meaning without strict beliefs.

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