Interesting. Do you actually do that? I agree that phones are not as good in general but I can’t imagine reading a book on a laptop.

I keep a paperback on the passenger seat of my car. If waiting is going to happen I bring it with me.

you'd rather read a novel on your laptop while standing in line at Discount Tire than on your phone?

you walk around with your laptop in your back pocket all the time like Eminem or something?

Yeah, no, I don't read while standing in line at Discount Tire. I people-watch.

But at a bus stop, your options are phone or standing around. The immediate area of the bus stop beats a book on your phone?

I understand you may want boredom as a practice, but do you genuinely find the bus stop area more interesting?

I think the point is that mindfulness in your present moment, if done intentionally, can be a beneficial practice. There is value in not constantly seeking dopamine hits and allowing your brain to feel discomfort in doing nothing. It's really up to the individual when they choose to do this, though. I don't personally enjoy doing this in public and when having to do stuff like commute or try to get through a work day. But I can respect that others do.

No, the bus stop is quite boring — and that's fine. My best ideas come when I am bored.

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