In this paper I’m going to give my definition of leisure. Secondly, I will give my perspective of leisure and how I feel society views leisure. Lastly, I will discuss what I think the benefits and consequences of leisure are.
My definition of leisure is the good life, in which one contemplatively seeks the wisdom of life free of the necessity to labor. Leisure is the understanding of life, peace, questioning everything to become better, to have wisdom, to think, to be free of work. Time spent doing the things you enjoy, which brings feelings of joy to your life. Leisure is autonomous as it allows you to make decisions free of obligation.
My perspective of leisure goes beyond activities and is more of a lifestyle. Contemplation is leisure, …show more content…
Leisure brings self-actualization and provides emotional and physical strength. And most importantly leisure provides many with happy and healthy lives. I think of nature when I think of leisure and nature provides individuals with awareness and connection to the natural world. Our communities are full of environmental toxins that affect us physically and emotionally. Adults as well as children are vulnerable to the affects that impact our health in a negative way. Studies have shown that access to nature and green space provides individuals with cognitive, emotional and physical benefits, such as an increased ability to concentrate, improvement in academic performance, reduction in stress, reduction in aggression levels, and reduction for the risk of obesity. Currently, society is dealing with health trends that include depression, cognitive disabilities, attention disorders, obesity, hypertension and diabetes. Leisure can provide prevention of poor health and relief to those who are overworked and stressed. Some may see consequences in leisure, but I would argue that the benefits outweigh the consequences. Get outside and
My definition of leisure is the good life, in which one contemplatively seeks the wisdom of life free of the necessity to labor. Leisure is the understanding of life, peace, questioning everything to become better, to have wisdom, to think, to be free of work. Time spent doing the things you enjoy, which brings feelings of joy to your life. Leisure is autonomous as it allows you to make decisions free of obligation.
My perspective of leisure goes beyond activities and is more of a lifestyle. Contemplation is leisure, …show more content…
Leisure brings self-actualization and provides emotional and physical strength. And most importantly leisure provides many with happy and healthy lives. I think of nature when I think of leisure and nature provides individuals with awareness and connection to the natural world. Our communities are full of environmental toxins that affect us physically and emotionally. Adults as well as children are vulnerable to the affects that impact our health in a negative way. Studies have shown that access to nature and green space provides individuals with cognitive, emotional and physical benefits, such as an increased ability to concentrate, improvement in academic performance, reduction in stress, reduction in aggression levels, and reduction for the risk of obesity. Currently, society is dealing with health trends that include depression, cognitive disabilities, attention disorders, obesity, hypertension and diabetes. Leisure can provide prevention of poor health and relief to those who are overworked and stressed. Some may see consequences in leisure, but I would argue that the benefits outweigh the consequences. Get outside and