tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881054.post6257772269207810017..comments2024-03-27T09:50:53.662-05:00Comments on Happy Catholic*: The Apathy of LeisureJulie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08384291674560438678noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881054.post-91442864684263852892013-06-19T17:01:31.658-05:002013-06-19T17:01:31.658-05:00This reminds me of Josef Pieper's 'Leisure...This reminds me of Josef Pieper's 'Leisure the Basis of Culture,' in which he traces the theological, philosophical, and cultural/sociological roots of leisure, which in its truest form is really 're-creation.' It has become one of my favorite little books, and very apropos for summertime. True 'leisure' is not 'doing nothing,' but a return to contemplation and restorative (often creative) activity that bring us back to our humanity. The whole essay is only about 75 pages, so it's not daunting to get through if you're not a big reader of philosophy. I highly recommend it!<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Leisure-Basis-Culture-Josef-Pieper/dp/1586172565JoAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904747145698764494noreply@blogger.com