acts of leisure

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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