What a delightful and insightful article Jill! You've artfully articulated what so many of us feel but struggle to put into words.

The reminder to embrace what may seem like "wasted time" and instead view it as essential for our well-being is both refreshing and liberating.

Your defense of not-wasted, not-productive time is something I'm sure many can relate to, myself included.

Those jokes were indeed a joyful touch, and I'm going to carry forward the idea that the time we enjoy wasting is indeed not wasted time.

Thank you for sharing your perspective!