Boredom arises when our innate drive to engage with life is blocked by fear, leading to a disconnect from what typically excites us.
The contact/withdrawal cycle (C/W/C) illustrates how we engage with interests; we are drawn in, experience fulfillment, then naturally withdraw once satisfied.
Children instinctively navigate the contact/withdrawal cycle by engaging with a toy, feeling fulfilled, and then seeking new interests when they lose interest.
A broken contact/withdrawal cycle can lead to boredom as prior experiences and beliefs inhibit our ability to engage with new or existing stimuli.
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