Leisure is only possible when we are at one with ourselves. We tend to overwork as a means of self-escape, as a way of trying to justify our existence.

Josef Pieper
About This Quote

This quote is one that was said by Osho. It is an often-overlooked quote that can be very helpful in life. When you are at one with yourself, you know who you are and why you are here. This helps to create a sense of leisure.

You can make your own decisions, not based on external factors or other people’s expectations. You are able to be who you want to be, what you want to do. This quote also helps to show how important “self-escape” is in our lives.

The decision to work excessively hard all the time is often made under the assumption that it will make us happy. If we are not at one with ourselves, then everything else can be put off until later.

Source: Leisure: The Basis Of Culture

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