Well, the makers of the game have made it pretty consistant with REAL life situations ... as in other posts earlier, doing the laundry, enjoying the pond, admiring the gong casing, even praising and arguing (lol) are all aspects of true life.
For some people, meditating, reflecting, honoring the dead, relaxing, etc. are asthetic pursuits that help to balance out the everyday "rat race" living that some people thrive on (and do good at but some are NOT lol) at that level. It is not just good for the body, it is also good for the inner parts of us we don't see, but we certainly experience for better or worse, depending on what we are doing. It promotes well being and peace. Those who are goal oriented only just might not see it that way, but that's ok ... different strokes for different folks. The villagers are taking their time, and enjoying the journey when we leave them to it :). Good lesson to be learned in our own journeys!