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Where Are You with Boredom and empty time?

Discover what your relationship with boredom reveals about yourself. Use ancient wisdom to examine empty time and unlock deeper self-awareness today.

Laoziguide
What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Laozi. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Laozi, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Laozi
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
The Gate of UselessnessTechnology as Distraction or Tool of PresenceParadox of Wanting NothingThe Uncarved Block of TimeThe Timing of Non-Engagement
Go deeper
The Examined Boredom and empty timeBoredom and empty timeBoredom and empty time: Start HereWhy Boredom and empty time MattersWhat Is Boredom and empty time?
Peri
New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.