Leisure is perhaps as important as work. When we work continuously for several hours we feel very tired and unless we have some break, we cannot carry on our health may be injured. After a little relaxation, we can work more energetically and more efficiently.
We should take care to make the proper use of leisure. Those who are engaged in manual work should, in the leisure, do the kind of work which exercises and entertains the mind. Those who do mental or brain work for example students, teachers, writers should spend their leisure time in physical and athletic activities. Pursuits different from our regular business provides adequate relaxation.
There are various hobbies for us to pursue in our leisure hours : stamp collecting, drawing, photography, music, gardening and so on. A hobby is a pursuit in which one is really interested and therefore proves to be an excellent recreation. Evening walks, particularly in congenial company, can also be a relaxation, in that they provide opportunities of refresh ourselves in the open air and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Unfortunately, however, many of us have a tendency to abuse leisure. They spend their leisure time in drinking, playing cards, betting on horses and so forth. We should avoid unhealthy amusement. To sit idle is another way of abusing leisure. Idle hands are liable to do mischief. An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. We should, therefore, be occupied with something recreative in our leisure hours.
