{"id":1423,"date":"2014-11-03T01:18:11","date_gmt":"2014-11-03T01:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/gooddaysbaddays\/?p=1423"},"modified":"2014-10-29T18:25:02","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T18:25:02","slug":"food-for-thought-stuck-in-a-rut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/gooddaysbaddays\/2014\/11\/food-for-thought-stuck-in-a-rut.html","title":{"rendered":"Food for Thought: Stuck in a Rut?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We all have our favorite books, movies, music, and other artistic creations. But sometimes, after we’ve listened to the same song over and over again, or watched the same movie for the um-teenth time, the art loses its impact. Does that mean we don’t like it anymore? Not at all. But it might mean we’re ready for something different…But what?<\/p>\n

Haven’t been to a museum in ages? Visit one!<\/p>\n

Haven’t listened to a totally different genre of music? \u00a0Lend an ear!<\/p>\n

Tired of heavy book topics or fluffy fiction? Pick out an author you’ve never read, or a subject or genre you’ve never been exposed to.<\/p>\n

In short, if you feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertainment, try something totally different. You might discover a new world to enjoy, or perhaps you’ll go back to the tried and true with grateful, welcoming ears and eyes!<\/p>\n

Joy and peace,<\/p>\n

Maureen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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