I once heard a Rov state it best: Judaism does not believe in relaxation. Purposeless relaxation is a waste of time and Assur. However, we do believe in recreation. Recreation means any activity used to recharge so that one can return to Torah stronger. This can include anything from taking a nap, a walk, following sports, or even hobbies like building model cars or doing puzzles. The main point is that Kol Kavanosas Yih’yu L’sheim Shamayim and that the person be honest with themselves about this.
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