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Arthur Brooks wrote an article for The Atlantic titled 鈥�,鈥� in which he compares the concept of leisure in American culture to how German Philosopher Josef Pieper defines leisure as a 鈥渂asis for culture.鈥� Brooks notes that in modern-day society, leisure is commonly understood as work鈥檚 opposite, complete rest. As such, people assume that while professional excellence requires formal training, excellence in the rest of life does not, as nonwork is assumed to be easy and enjoyable. However, Brooks disputes this assumption, relying on Pieper鈥檚 work to argue that leisure is something that must be taught and understood properly so that it can be used as a tool for deep reflection, meaning, and prolonged well-being. Against the popular misconception that leisure is inactivity, Pieper defines leisure as an 鈥渁ttitude of openness to the world through deep contemplation.鈥� The author views leisure as the work one does for themselves, which can involve philosophical reflection, deep artistic experiences, learning new skills or ideas, spending time in nature, and deepening personal relationships. Researchers have since corroborated Pieper鈥檚 vision of leisure, finding that 鈥渄o-nothing leisure,鈥� such as vacationing, brings about minimal boosts of happiness. Brooks argues that the key to finding sustained happiness is to properly understand and customize leisure to reflect personal values and find deep, meaningful connections. At his luncheon, Elliott Jones will discuss how incorporating practices of leisure and Sabbath serves as a remedy for society from 鈥渟loth and gloom鈥� and reorients human life towards its proper end: human flourishing and the pursuit of what is good, true, and beautiful.