ExFlyBoy5
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I had an interesting discussion a few days ago with an old high school friend who had difficulty understanding WHY I would choose to retire at such a young age. Of course, most of the points that we have all heard were brought up and most of my counter arguments were ignored, but it was interesting to me nonetheless. In summary, I would say that I lead a leisurely life but to the friend, that is nothing more than a politically-correct term for being just plain old lazy! In the end, I think the guy is just jealous, but we remain friends nonetheless.
At any rate, I came across this article a while back (it's from 2015) and it makes the argument that the life of leisure is more accepted now that it once was; personally, I am not so sure. I can't count how many times people have looked at me sideways because I only in my 40's and am not employed. So...what are your thought on lazy v. leisure?
And yes, I know this has been discussed at length, but hey...it's Monday and well...I have nothing else better to do!
A life of leisure now socially acceptable - The State Press
At any rate, I came across this article a while back (it's from 2015) and it makes the argument that the life of leisure is more accepted now that it once was; personally, I am not so sure. I can't count how many times people have looked at me sideways because I only in my 40's and am not employed. So...what are your thought on lazy v. leisure?
And yes, I know this has been discussed at length, but hey...it's Monday and well...I have nothing else better to do!
A life of leisure now socially acceptable - The State Press
A cultural shift is occurring in our society that accounts for a change in our perception of leisure. A life of leisure is no longer criticized by the general public; it is commended. To find an alternative method of living your life, a method in which you need not work or have a job, is admirable to us.
Not all of us can afford to do this; however, we can still try. Whether we watch Netflix instead of doing homework or travel the world until our savings are gone, our attempts won’t go unnoticed. The trend is catching on.