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Makingthe
Mostof
e
etsure
Never before have
so
many people in
so
many
countries had
so
much leisure time to devote to
pleasure, fun, and games. But it has not made
most
of
them happier. Why? In this article we
explain the vital missing element people overlook.
by
Wi lliam F. Dankenbring
T
HE WESTERN
world has en–
tered a new age - the Age of
Leisure.
From the Aegean isles to the
beaches of Sydney, Australia, re–
sorts and pleasure spas are crowded
with people who seek escape from
humdrum routine. From the shim–
mering beaches of the Bahamas to
Mexico's sun-drenched sands at
Acapulco, thousands loll, sport, ca–
vort, or just lie in the sun, sprawl on
lounge chairs, or recline in the
shade oftiki huts.
From the gambling casinos of
Paradise Island in the Bahamas to
Jerry
Gentry- Ploin Truth
those of Monte Cario or London or
Las Vegas, Nevada, rnillions seek
excitement, thr il ls, and sensual ful–
fillment.
Weekend Neurosis
Sociologists are concemed. Evi–
dence is now appearing that we are
not learning to cope with the in–
creased amounts of leisure time at
our disposal. Certainly, there is
nothing wrong with pleasure and
fun , of themselves. Everybody real–
izes that human beings need occa–
sional changes of pace, relaxation,
rest , and time to recuperate from
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