When was the last time you had a truly great day? What did it look like and if you could, wouldn't you like to repeat it at a moment's notice?

I know that I would.

This past weekend was Memorial Day in the States and the weather was perfect here in Jersey. Parades, barbecues and sprinklers for the kids... absolutely perfect!

What made the three days off from work even better was the fact that I was coming off of a few tough weeks of work. May is very busy for school leaders and graduation is right around the corner.

Surprisingly enough, the key ingredient was a complete lack of hurrying. No rushing around. No hurried pace. No frantic running of errands.

Leisure is like that. It's full of margin.

Joseph Peiper, the famous philosopher said this about leisure:

“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, Leisure: The Basis Of Culture

When we have a great day, we are typically experiencing a balanced view of work and the rest of life. Things seem to be "in check". Life makes sense.

The lack of hurry is critical. If you want to have a great day at a moment's notice, you'll need to cut down on the hurrying around that is part of so much of daily life.

**It's tough to enjoy leisure when you're in a hurry.**

Less hurry, more balance.