Boredom isn’t brokenness—it’s brilliance buffering.

In this issue, I'm sharing why boredom feels unbearable for visionary minds, how it connects to your LifeSpider™, and why it might be the sacred space before your next evolution.

Hi, Marvelous Weirdling!

This week, we're diving deep into a feeling most people try to escape...
Boredom. But what if boredom isn't something to avoid—

What if it's something to decode?

If this theme speaks to you, join our live event where we'll turn boredom into brilliance inside The Web of Weird. 🕸️ 

💥 LifeSpider News: The Hidden Power Behind Boredom

Boredom isn't a lack of stimulation—it's a lack of soul connection.
And contrary to what we've been told, it's not a flaw.
It's feedback.

Let's look at it from a scientific angle for a moment:

Boredom arises in the brain when the dopaminergic system—responsible for motivation and reward—gets understimulated. But here's what they don't say: for multipotential, visionary, Weird minds, that threshold for stimulation is much higher. It's not that we're easily bored. It's that our minds require meaning, not just motion.

💡 A 2012 neuroscience study found that people prone to boredom often have difficulty engaging with their environment, not because they lack interest but because the tasks don't meet their inner complexity. That's not a problem. That's a signal of unexpressed inner potential.

🔍 My Relationship with Boredom

I've rarely been bored in my life. And that's not because I'm always "busy."
It's because one of my greatest lifelong interests has been… thinking.

Yes—thinking. Reflecting. Pondering. Solving the mysteries of human behavior, identity, and purpose.

As a child, I learned quickly that saying "thinking" was my hobby was… weird.

So, I stopped saying it.
Until one day, I didn't.

When I was young and felt that ache of "nothing to do," I escaped through books. Reading became my portal. A new book or a trip to the library was the event of the week. It wasn't about distraction—it was about depth. I wanted to go somewhere meaningful.

Then something shifted.
As an adult, I began to download information—big ideas, intuitive insights, entire systems.

And when the writing began to pour out of me… I stopped reading.
Not because I didn't want to—but because I had too much to write.
Too much to release.

Even now, I feel like some of those downloads are still not fully out.
But something's shifting again…

✨ A Spark This Week…

This week, I had a profoundly satisfying experience:
The kick-off meeting with our Alpha Testers (for the AI-Powered LifeSpider Coaching School. (We will share our journey and valuable findings with you.)

Finally, the pieces I've carried for decades are starting to lock into place.
Each piece is connected to one of my six Life Intentions. When you live in the pulse of your intentions—when you convert them into Life Projects—there's simply no room for boredom.

⋙ Instead of empty time, there's activation.
⋙ Instead of craving distraction, there's creative integration.
⋙ Instead of boredom, there's becoming.

🚫 Let's Not Confuse Boredom With Sadness

Important note:
Boredom is not the same as a black hole. It's not depression, sadness, or negative emotion—though they might coexist.

Boredom is often a signal that something in you is underutilized.

Your brilliance is buffering.
Your next evolution is booting up.

So the next time boredom visits you, ask:

🧠 Am I truly bored?
Or am I being called—to realign with my intentions, to reconnect with my LifeSpider, and to activate my next creation?

🌌 Sometimes, I Invite Boredom

In the coaching world, this might sound counterintuitive, but I sometimes encourage my clients to create space for boredom.

Not as a punishment.
Not as a void to fear.
But as a portal.

Because when you're always doing, you risk drowning out the quiet whispers of what's truly emerging. When you're constantly occupied—scrolling, fixing, striving—you leave no room for your deeper desires to rise to the surface.

So yes…
I ask them to get bored on purpose.
╰┈➤To put down the phone.
╰┈➤To resist filling every gap.
╰┈➤To dare to sit in the stillness where the next intention can find them.

It takes courage to be bored.
Because in that space, you face yourself. You open the door for your ego and soul to meet again. And from that meeting… the next LifeProject can begin to take form.

Boredom isn't just a signal.
Sometimes, it's the summoning circle for your next evolution.

💫 Reflection for You:

1. What was boredom like for you as a child?
2. What do you reach for now when you feel "nothing to do"?
3. And what would shift if you saw boredom as sacred… instead of something to avoid?

At the end of this newsletter, you'll find additional reflection questions and a mini exercise designed to help you fully harness the transformative power of embracing boredom—and reap its rewarding benefits.

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INSIGHT WITH JUSTIN COBB

Justin Cob's motivation for why you should tune in to Insight Episode 16: An Interview with Birgitta Granstrom pt. 2

"Birgitta and I filmed this episode shortly after the re-election of President Donald Trump. What resulted was a thoughtful conversation between two individuals whose experiences have been shaped by adversity ,both professionally and personally. We offer a thoughtful reflection on what it means to live in our authenticity nd to embrace our individuality and hashtagWeirdness

This comes at a time when civil unrest is taking shape across the globe, such as the protesters'hashtag inn the United States. Yet in every country and on every continen, .people are demonstrating against old ways of thinking and doing. This is an invitation for people to come in and discuss what connects us all across our demographics. 

For Birgitta, neurodivergence is something to celebrate and not to shame or stifle. It led her to founding the LIFESPIDER ACADEMY and the Weird Ones. We also reflect on how the challenges of our time are connected.

Help Insight grow the channel by subscribing (it is newer and every little bit helps). Insight is here to share the stories of people showing up to make a difference. We are bringing the world closer together through the power of our stories. By becoming the change we want to see in the world we affect the ones that we need.

Birgitta was originally born and raised in Sweden and was adopted at a young age. The journey that led her to discovering herself would inspire her to help others embrace their neurodivergence, their "Weird." Birgitta's story is one of taking ownership of your destiny. It is about rediscovering our connection to Earth, humanity, and self. Tune in and listen to this profound conversation."

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THIS WEEKS EVENT

THURSDAY, APRIL 10,  @11:00 PST

Boredom is not a flaw but a signal from your soul, urging you to reconnect with your purpose and creativity. This event encourages decoding boredom as a pathway to transformation, reclaiming your true self, and using AI to enhance your drive rather than distract from it. Read More

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This episode features members courageously sharing their accomplishments, from publishing books to supporting others during
tough times. Highlights include stories of personal growth, such as
learning to brag, overcoming struggles, and stepping into new roles.

Through laughter, vulnerability, and deep truths, we honor a broad spectrum of human experiences and encourage each other to prioritize self-care and authenticity. Join us in turning our lives into art and our presence into power

🌀 Reflection Questions to Welcome Sacred Boredom:

1. When was the last time you allowed yourself to be truly bored—without reaching for distraction? What showed up in that space?

2. What emotions arise when you think about having "nothing to do"? 

3. Could your boredom be a quiet knock from an intention waiting to be activated? 

4. What part of you is uncomfortable with space, silence, or slowness—and why? 

5. If you knew boredom was the gateway to your next LifeProject, how would you relate to it differently?

🌱 A Micro Practice: The Boredom Invitation

Choose a 20-minute window this week to sit with no input.
No phone. No task. No music. No book. Just breathe and be.

Notice what thoughts arise. Don't try to fix or act—just observe.

And then, ask:

"What wants to come through me next?" 

Reply and tell me. I love hearing your Weird insights.

And if you want to explore your LifeSpider, you know where to find me.

With Intentions

Birgitta

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