[Reader-list] acts of leisure

[sim m]

hi..
just some thoughts on the definition of leisure...
Leisure is simply the space that you have to do what you want. It necessarily has to be defined in very loose terms, since leisure is something that has a different meaning for every single person. The only restriction that is put on leisure should logically be when you encroach upon the space of another. 

According to the law, such a restriction has to be reasonable, as in enshrined in the fundamental rights given to each citizen of the country, immutable by judicial interpretations by the Supreme Court. The fundamental freedoms are guarantees on our being able to enjoy our leisure without interference by the state. Of course, these freedoms are not absolute. They are subject to ‘reasonable restrictions’, one of which in case of certain freedoms is ‘security of the state’. So the state can restrict everyone’s freedom reasonably in the interest of security.

I think this definition of freedom being subject to reasonable restrictions by the state is relevant in all contexts, only the extent of the restriction being reasonable varies. In school, it might be reasonable restriction on ones leisure to impose a text book, or force attention in a lecture, while at a later stage in life such a restriction wouldn’t be reasonable. A freedom always has a duty attached to exercise the freedom responsibly, and thus in that sense no freedom can be absolute. Another universal restriction which forms part of enjoying freedom responsibly is to stay off another’s space of leisure, and not obstruct it in any way. 
all the best,
sim.




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