Symbols of Leisure

Second Wind Leisure Perspectives

Symbols of Leisure

July 10, 2015

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Human beings love their symbols. Creating symbols is how we deal with the abstract concepts that can’t always be explained in simple terms or words.

Leisure is one of those theoretical concepts that defy only one definition. For the weekly photo challenge, here are two symbols of leisure.

This first one of me shown after just falling off of my stand-up paddleboard, demonstrates the symbols of adventure and fun. Despite having a 60-minute paddle session on a less-than-glassy ocean, it was not perfect. I did not land my dismount! Regardless of my less than stellar finish, my huge grin should show the sheer fun and delight of a wonderful workout.

This next photo shows college students climbing a wall during a class session. Many of these young people have never climbed before. The staff of Peak Adventures Challenge Ropes course use their team-building skills in leadership to provide a safe environment for learning a new leisure skill. The feelings of risk, the adventure and subsequent fun and satisfaction felt after trying to climb a wall are unmatched anywhere.

These are the places that leisure takes us. What are your symbols of leisure?

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sizzlesue15

Jul 17, 2015 at 3:10 pm

Running with my Saturday Sisters! We keep fit and catch up at the same time. I love the outdoors and love the pic of you in the beautiful water. I also love the fact that leisure can challenge us that is why I train for long fun runs it gives me a purpose and goal. Thanks Terri for sharing this post with us at #WednesdaysWisdom

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quarksire

Jul 16, 2015 at 8:13 pm

like da’ climbin rig! very cool 😎

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Beth Blacker

Jul 12, 2015 at 10:34 am

Leisure for me is curled up with a great book and a glass of wine. Throw in a little nap and I call that a vacation! Thanks for sharing via #MidLifeBloggers

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Tessa

Jul 11, 2015 at 12:13 am

To me leisure is writing. I spend my spare time blogging it and loving it.

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lisadorenfest

Jul 10, 2015 at 11:04 pm

I love your very active symbols of leisure. Mine are a sailboat, snorkel mask, and camera 🙂

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Deb

Jul 10, 2015 at 6:08 pm

1) Leisure for me is enjoying the view from my fabulous sun room while listening to a Taylor Swift concert, and 2) I love anything to do with Ghosts so a marathon of reality ghost stories/shows I always welcome too! I would love to try both of your activities though they both like fun! When I was young I used to water-ski daily and I loved that!! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 6:15 pm
  
  Your leisure choices sound wonderful, too!
  
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LifestyleswithLia

Jul 10, 2015 at 4:42 pm

Terri, I love the two symbols of leisure that you’ve chosen! Especially the one of you in the water with the huge grin on your face!! You go, girl!
I’d say my symbol of leisure are my salsa shoes! They are worn, torn and have seen better days but they prove how much I love to dance!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 4:49 pm
  
  How cool is that, Lia? I learn something cool about you through…leisure! Have you posted anything yet about dancing (I may have missed the posts)? I would love to read something about dance!
  
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  1. LifestyleswithLia
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 5:11 pm
    
    Oh, I love to dance! I had done a guest blog for Silver Threading back in May about Mindful Dancing and also on my blog, I had written, almost a year ago, a post called “Hobby Hunter” about my first salsa dance lesson..I’d be honored if you’d read :-)))
    Thank you!
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm
    
    I will check it out! And I did read that lovely post about Mindful Dancing!!
    
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  3. LifestyleswithLia
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 6:16 pm
    
    Great! And thank you :-))
    
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  4. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 6:21 pm
    
    Lia, I did read this blog (been a while!) and I was just reminded of your excellent story-telling capabilities. I could see you walking in in your spandex with a little ‘tude ready to dance! Thanks for reminding me about that post!
    
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  5. LifestyleswithLia
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 6:27 pm
    
    Oh, thank you my friend!
    I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
    And yes, after that first lesson, now I bring all my ‘tude to the dance floor, full-force!
    Have a great rest of your Friday night!
    
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desleyjane

Jul 10, 2015 at 3:04 pm

Very cool Terri. Symbol of leisure for me? Hmmmmnnnnn I think of a deck chair in the sunshine, and a cocktail in my hand!! LOL

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 3:15 pm
  
  Great choice, and trust me, you will find me there after a windsurf session! 🙂
  
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garym6059

Jul 10, 2015 at 10:53 am

Laying in the hammock reading a book is always nice, of course it rains non stop here now!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 11:25 am
  
  Sounds good to me! I’ll even take some rain!
  
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DailyMusings

Jul 10, 2015 at 10:43 am

That is pretty “active” leisure! I think I might opt for something less daring 😀

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 10:45 am
  
  Oh you would love stand-up paddling!! I just a goof ball and fell off trying to ride the board onto the beach. LOL!
  
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purpleslobinrecovery

Jul 10, 2015 at 10:33 am

Why is leisure so often hard work??
Things that make me go “Hmmmmm.”

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1. Michelle Styles
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 10:38 am
  
  It’s not hard work. For my wife it means a book, her bikini and the ocean.
  
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  1. purpleslobinrecovery
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 9:50 pm
    
    Yes, to books being leisure! 🙂
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 10:17 pm
    
    Reading is one of the best leisure activities ever 🙂
    
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  3. Michelle Styles
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 11:03 pm
    
    Blasphemy!!:)
    
    Surf > all. Why? Cause I get to surf with my son and to me nothing is better than that time in gods house with my son. 🙂
    
    Books are ok though just ok 😉
    
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  4. purpleslobinrecovery
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 11:28 pm
    
    Definitely!
    
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Michelle Styles

Jul 10, 2015 at 10:31 am

My surf board and a sunrise.

Peace upon the water

🙂 That is mine. Thanks for sharing yours.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 10, 2015 at 10:34 am
  
  Awesome post, Michelle and thanks for the link! And thank you for being my 600th follower! Surf on!!
  
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  1. Michelle Styles
    
    Jul 10, 2015 at 10:39 am
    
    600! Woohoo! Here’s to 600 more. 🙂
    
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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.