On the commute, try 'blanking out' instead

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Maybe I’m just mentally lazy. But where else in life do we get the chance to relax, to let our thoughts wander aimlessly with no pressure to achieve any kind of outcome, to engage in a bit of old-fashioned day dreaming? After a day of attempting to be sharp and on the ball at work, it is utterly restful to simply gaze idly as the world trundles by.

Restfulness is not the only thing I love about it. After my daily vague out, sometimes solutions to problems present themselves, as if from out of thin air. Ideas pop into my head. I’m compelled to grab a pen and paper and bung down an observation, some words, a few thoughts, an idea for an article. I suspect that taking time to be vacant is good for all of us in this high-pressure world we inhabit. Put down all material and devices, edifying or otherwise, and just blank out next time you’re on the train, tram or bus. The experience might become almost as addictive as Instagram.

 

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I wish people would bring something to do on public tport. People watching is an unacceptable hobby

Because less socialising is clearly what the world needs ffs 🙄

On the contrary, some of my more entertaining trips on public transport have been where a couple are having a 'domestic'

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