when you are not earning something in some way? I donīt mean necessarily money. I mean doing something "useful".
I have read that the Ancient Romans thought that the leisure time was the most important in life: it was creative.
But now it seems that we are going exactly the opposite: we seek money and forget other things.
What do you think of this? What is your own attitude towards time spent working and leisure time?
I confess That Iīm what many would call "lazy" in spite of getting a lot of things done. Itīs more the importance I give to the time spent on myself.
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[question posted by marguicha]
responses and comments:
Taking time for yourself should not be considered being lazy. Allowing time to rest, reflect and dream is necessary to nurturing creative thoughts and ideas. Looking at it that way, idle time is spent 'earning' something, even if it's just an idea or plan for creating something concrete later on. So, go take a rest and don't feel guilty about it! [catdla1]
Of course not!roflThey are pitiful people.wink [marguicha]
as long as I have a leisure time not more that working time, I say okay and it's not guilt for me. [mifmifrohman]
Haven't earned a thing in nearly 5years other than what i earn on mylot but that's just the way things turned out. U can adapt to anything i guess. I do try to stay busy doing something around here but the pay is not too good.devil [ANTIQUELADY]
Thanks for the best response. [ANTIQUELADY]
In my case, i feel all the guilt in this world because i don't have a job yet. I'm not able to help my parents pay the bills and other expenses so we can breathe a little easier. right now i'm still waiting for the institution to call me about the job i'm applying. my mom thinks that i'm lazy because all i do the whole day is sit in front of the computer. she didn't know that i'm "mylotting" to earn some cents. oh well, one thing's for sure.. if i get that job, i'll be working my butt off until i scream for rest. [chocolatelle]
thank you marguicha! i will send you a friend request :D and yes this is fun because i'm talking to real people like you and can give real answers. [chocolatelle]
Hi Marguicha, There is no doubt that our leisure time should be creative and many are doing creative things as well. But money factors count too. Money is the thing that makes all the difference. Working during leisure time is earning extra bucks and this adds to your total earning. This extra is to be on the main stream as all are in the act. Yes there is a point to feel guilty when one really does not do anything. But doing your job regularly and not being creative in the free hour is individual choice. [krajibg]
I think that love and awareness of the beauty of the universe is what makes the difference. Money is important when you work enogh as to have decent food, dwelling and education. But I feel more rich if I can see a sunset than when I see the brightness of a diamond ring. [marguicha]
one obviously feels guilty when he is not able to do something that is expected by him for himself. but one should never let guilt to overpad someone. therefore one should have meagre expectations from hi/her life. [rich_look]
I don't think there is anything to be feeling guilty.. i don't mind if a have leisure time after my work and they call LAZY.. humans work just like a machine nowadays so i don't think there is extra time in doing something very useful.. [thunderbala]
Hiya marguicha, Well some people love to try and make me feel guilty because I canīt find a Job. I have tried countless times to find one but there are so few jobs that not even the 16 year olds can get one now. No I donīt feel guilty now I have got over that syndrome so to speak. You are only in the House are some of the comments I get to hear but they speak without thinking and sometimes when I get fed up I remind them that without me being here they would have to cook for themselves, wash there own clothes and a long ect., so the big silence kicks in and they will not admit they are wrong the machismo attitude shines in all itīs glory in this country but I for one will not feel guilty about being born a Woman or taking leasure time if I can call it that for myself. [lovinangelsinstead21]
In my country it is absolutly imposible to get a job past certain age. I have just quit trying. Earnin online has proven a nice alternative to have some money and I save it and spend ALL of it on vacations. Hurray for leisure time!cheering [marguicha]
Yep, I get that often. A feeling where I feel like I really need to do some work instead of socialising and do nothing. [Nameless_]
Have you noticed that you learn a lot socialising?whistle [marguicha]
I am very new in earning online. Now i am in holiday. So now i am totally free from study hard. After few days my class will be start then i will come online only my leisure time. because study is my first things for what i stay so far from my parents. I make a routine and then work on it. Other i will feel guilty. [dreamnishu]
Of course I did not mean that anyone should stop working at all. I was just asking if you leave some time for yourself, even a small amount of it. [marguicha]
hi marguicha, I used to feel guilty when I used to have a maiden working in my home without any earning from my side. But know I am happy, I started some ptc and no more maiden. yes, leisure time is precious. I spend time for my family needs, do some embroydary work and do some ptc, mylot and make friends like you. I find happiness in these things. [sreesai]
Hello marguicha, I wish we'd do as the Ancient Romans and accept that we all need more leisure time. Yes its important. Now, thing is, our society thinks that its not and if you're not doing anything that "pays" then you're labelled as lazy. I remember 10-20 yrs ago when they promised us more leisure time.....what happened? Why are we running from one place to another with no more time to even think? I want my promised leisure time. I also need it to rest and think about things. Im always running around. My running doesnt always pay as I do the cooking, the cleaning, the washing, the shopping, etc.....so that doesnt earn me a pay, but it has to be done and if anyone says Im being lazy, well let them. BUT, whats wrong with being lazy sometimes? Why arent we allowed to just sit and think? Why cant we read a good book? Something's wrong with our society that says we have to always be in a rush to go somewhere or to do something. Im trying to take some "ME" time now and I wont let anyone label me as "lazy"!!! [MagicalBubbles]
I think itīs about time we, people who need that time, got together and demand it. Thatīs how many social improvements were done (like the maximum amount of hours, vacations and so on). I also think that people who live in big cities have a worse quality of life than people who live in smaller comunities. [marguicha]
i hate wasting time that i could be doing other things. i am pretty creative and have a lot of craft/art projects on the go which i do in my spare time so i hate lazing around in bed or anything like that when i could be working on them. [cher913]
There are several ways of spending leisure time. For you it is your handiwork, for other people is talking to the plants, yet for others is talking to themselves or to God. When the Romans celebrated "otium" over "nec otium" they were not thinking of someone taking a nailfile and doing her nails (although that, too, is a necessity)lol [marguicha]
Catching up on my reading IS getting something done! [dawnald]
I know excactly what you mean, dawn! When I discovered (all of a sudden) that I had cactaracts in one eye, it was terrible. And the there was a long story of checking and seeing doctors and deciding what was best for me. It took me over a year to get acostumed to the false eyes they got inside melol. Meanwhile I began to understand better how poor Beethoven must have felt, having all that music inside him and not being able to hear it. [marguicha]
I guess all through the ages man worked so that they can have free time on their hands-quality time. With knowledge they freed themselves from chores and from their influence of climatic constraints. Today, the new generation worked smart and hard so that they can retire at 40. Then they start relaxing-see the world as their nest-egg is already being made. Are you saying complacency will make us weak as the Romans were that led to their downfall? In today's world you can afford complacency if you have ' arrived'. so, Marg, don't think too much of the word, 'lazy'. Take is as 'rest that you deserve'! I am also not lazy because I am still doing things-things I love to do. I actually dislike people who harangued you as doing nothing when we are at hte keyboard, surfing or blogging. They are pitifully left behind by technology and also are the dregs of the pre-WWW era. [jonjee0203]
Iīm not talking of being lazy, jonjee, but of giving ourselves the time to be with ourselves, to think, to be creative. I think we need the time to wonder at the infinite beauty of the universe. People that are immersed in a world of earning lose that capacity. I am not talking about complacency. And Empires fall usually because their strenght is based in a power given by weapons. But the thinkers remain. And Roman Empire fell, but we can still read with awe what Boetius wrote. I am interested in technology too, but only as a weapon to express myself. Computers are stupid, man is intelligent. Let us not be governed by machines. [marguicha]
Hi Marguicha, ...that is why i am trying my best to be advocate for self-care. we're so busy with so many things and forget one thing- to take care of our selves. i think if there's something that i will be guilty of is ABUSING MYSELF too much to earn for a living. that's why i make it a point to have a weekly therapy massage, gym workout and aerobics, weekly bonding/dining out with the family. theres so much to enjoy with the family. spending quality time and making memories. [msfrancisco9369]
all material things can be spared but never life and health. this what keeps us going. and if we're healthy then we will surely be productive. cheers! [msfrancisco9369]
hi marguicha! I sometimes do.sad I always prioritize things that are so important to me one of which is my work. I sometimes neglect having great time with friends like night-outs and bar-hopping and I seldom treat myself (shopping, salons, buying thing for myself) because I work for my family and to help them with the best of my abilities. I know it is sometimes "unfair" not to get the things that we deserve but deep within me I know that I will be more "guilty" and unsatisfied if I give more importance with own happiness, leisure and forget about work, family and other important things. So with me, it's a mixed emotion~I'm happy that I am able to help my family and a bit sad because I forgot myself most of the time. haha!lol But it is all good for I know I will find time for myself.happy Happy Lotting! [danitykane]
Hi danity, I understand how important it is for you to help your family. But Iīm sure that if you just put away a small quantity of money every time you get paid ( a piggybank sort of thing) and give yourself a treat even once a month, you will be happy and still will have helped. I know what family love is and no loving family wants to sacrifice one of its members. You can have both worlds. Take care!happy [marguicha]