Does anything we do really count as “wasting” time? I am often blinded by some need to be “productive” (whatever that actually means), but the things I ultimately do, whether that is sleeping too much, spending time watching movies or engaged in long conversations, are things that I must need and want on some level or I would not do them. These acts do not seem productive. But are they needed in order to be productive?
the fix is in
I think this is a very valid and valuable point — sure there are some exceptions but even “commuting” which seems to me a huge waste of time can be a way to transition from one place to another, to process information about the place you’re leaving and arrive ready to be fully present. You’ve very wise.