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 |   Second blog -- answers to an ocean of prompts |
 "Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself." CHARLIE CHAPLIN  Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you. David Whyte        This is my supplementary blog in which I will post entries written for prompts. |
| Prompt: Wasting Time “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Marthe Troly-Curtin, Phrynette Married What is "wasted time" in your opinion? ----------- Although this quote, in its essence, is attributed to Bertrand Russell, the writer in the prompt, Marthe Troly-Curtin, has used it in her story. Whoever the idea belongs in reality, it is about how we see and value our time. As such, "wasted time" is a subjective idea. Even if it seems straightforward at first glance, it has to do with productivity and enjoyment. Without any enjoyment, how can we be productive and well-adjusted at the same time? Some might argue that time spent on hobbies, interests, or self-care activities that do not directly contribute to professional or personal development is wasted. On the other hand, personal growth is not limited to achieving goals and gaining new skills all the time. What about, I ask, self-discovery or self-awareness or emotional development? Rest and mental and spiritual renewal can come as the result of leisure time. As such, these seemingly idle moments are investments in future creativity and productivity, as enjoyment itself has great value and becomes a balancing act during our busy lives. Maybe we should evaluate what "wasted time" really is, and then, reevaluate it in the context of personal satisfaction, happiness, and a balanced life. After all, here in WdC, we writers know this and use this "wasted time" a.k.a "rejuvenation" so very well. . |
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