Tip of the Day: 31.08.2021

From the author of the brilliant book The Art of Rest: How to find Respite in the Modern Age, something to ponder if you feel guilty watching TV: ‘We should actively guard against feeling guilty when we reach for that remote. Whether it’s BBC1, Al Jazeera, Netflix or YouTube, television provides an escape from ourselves. And from the demands of dealing with other people, even if they’re with us: those who watch TV with others do so without any pressure to keep up a conversation, yet you share the activity and the emotions. It’s restful companionship.’