The end of labor is to gain leisure. -Aristotle
No wonder Aristotle made the above quote because we work to find leisure, technically we enjoy our money during rest and so how we spend our leisure differs.
We know that as busy as one may be within the 24 hours whether due to work or other activities, we always get that free time, that period within the week where we finally get some time off from all the hectic activities we have been involved in and we most often than not use that period to do something we love doing that gives us peace. Tell us how, how do you spend your leisure hours.
During my leisure, I draw/paint, or sketch.
Being a very creative person, I find peace in painting nature-inspired art, like clouds, trees, beaches, humans, and landscapes.
These paintings were done a few minutes ago when I was overwhelmed with so many things, I had to find my peace by doing something I love.
I imagined a dark and sunny cloud, the first picture is a night cloud with the moon and stars shining bright while the second picture is a sunny and bright cloud with the sun shining bright as well.
Music
I am personally called "Celine Dion" at home馃樄馃樄, that's because I sing a lot, and more to that I love listening to good music, it distracts my mind for a while and helps me unwind.
I used to have genres of music I listen to, but as time goes by, I begin to explore any good music that comes my way, if I want to have so much fun, I listen to Nigerian music which has a danceable beat and I wear my dance shoes and dance away.
Because of my love for music, I have two music boxes, if one goes low the other begins its work, I also listen to music via Spotify on my phone.
Writing
My love for writing brought me to Hive.
I write during my quiet time, I pour out my piece of mind on a piece of paper, or my notepad or diary.
This is a great way of relieving my mind of so much burden, the beauty of writing is, it helps you express yourself in a very creative way and nobody judges you for that.
I write down stories, poems, my fears, my happiness, how my day went, and just anything.
Sewing and upgrading my skills
Looking good is my pleasure it gives me so much happiness.
Whenever It's my leisure time, my mind goes wild on unique outfits to make for myself.
You see me checking out some styles on #Pinterest and then I am searching for fabrics to cut and make the style.
More to that, I use the opportunity to learn more on #Youtube, so I keep up with the fashion trend.
Evening walk/ photography
I take a long walk to a park or a beautiful garden, to enjoy nature and its beauty.
It refreshes my mind, seeing the little creatures displaying makes me laugh and keeps me in awe too.
The mere lizards are a wonder when they begin to act, not to talk of the chickens, birds, and other beautiful creations. I try my best to capture those lovely moments using my phone camera.
The beauty of flowers, and the lovely designs on the clouds, all of these make my mind refreshed.
Nap
I am someone who does joke not with sleep whenever I have the slightest opportunity to because I am a workaholic.
Sleep and rest are very important for humans to function well, so during my quiet moment, I shut my door and sleep, so that my soul, body, and mind can be rejuvenated.
Skits/Netflix and Chill
When I am tensed and I want to relieve my mind, I watch skits that crack me up and see good movies too, these are moments I reward myself for working so hard. I see movies and skits mostly on Sundays after I am back from service.
This is a great way to relieve my mind and find joy and peace at the same time.
All images used are mine.