Staring into the abyss allows clarity for complex issues in life; many people don't do it because it's uncomfortable to confront the past (especially if they are decisions that you now regret).
Thoughts
A corollary idea to embracing 'boredom' and thinking critically about your choices. It's ok to go back on choices you once believed were good.
Notes
Staring into the abyss means thinking reasonably about things that are uncomfortable to contemplate, like arguments against your religious beliefs, or in favor of breaking up with your partner. It’s common to procrastinate on thinking hard about these things because it might require you to acknowledge that you were very wrong about something in the past, and perhaps wasted a bunch of time based on that (e.g. dating the wrong person or praying to the wrong god).
