The importance of margin and boredom as creative fuel

Somehow and at some point having a schedule crammed in with no margin became a sign of status and even a goal. Being busy as if we were ants. And sadly this has crept into other areas of life.

 We only need to look to the universe and nature to find rhythms everywhere. From the 4 seasons to day, night, dawn and dusk. Each pointing towards rhythms of pace and space. 

Having margin in our life allows us the space to step back, review, think, ideate and react. Having your schedule packed out results in missed opportunities where being able to react in a timely manner positions you well, be it an opportunity to cover a need or to be there for someone in need. 

Having spaces in our days, weeks, months and year with nothing but ourselves and our mind in what is that elusive boredom our schedule and our smart phones have robbed us from. 

We need both margin and boredom to wonder, to be grateful, to be inspired and to be creative. 

Or have you never been stuck in the depths of a problem which appeared to have no solution only for a brisk walk and change of scenery to bring the frame and mind and solution hand in hand.