Why Leisure Doesn’t Exist in 2019 (but still can)

For centuries, every culture has shared an important characteristic: leisure. Buddhists in Southeast Asia have meditated since prehistoric times, while the Romans began reading books in 23 B.C. While stress dominates the majority of life in many modern cultures, leisure is a time when interests are paramount. Whether that means watching Netflix, going on a run, or petting the local neighborhood dog…