Me
Posted by Dionne on Oct 21st, 2009
Two days ago, Matt gave me a shove:
“It’s official. Waiting so long between your posts makes me anxious. Just sayin…”
He couldn’t have said that at a better time. When I look at my taskpaper I’ve got this great list of categories - everything from schoolwork and meetings to big dreams. But no Me-time.
None!
Aristotle recognized 2400 years ago that leisure was a
prerequisite for contemplation, informed discussion, participation in politi-
cal life, and genuine freedom. It is also essential for relaxation and health, for
spiritual practice, and for a decent quality of life.
In [our current measure of wellbeing], time is simply
money,and we sacrifice it for material comfort in the name of progress. -Colman
Stephan Sagmeister agrees: