I have been blessed to enjoy a number of hobbies and crafts over the years. For me, these activities didn’t just fill up spaces of time, but they were also coping tools.
Some people tend to hide under the covers or over indulge in unhealthy habits. Me, I pick up my camera, a paintbrush, or a crochet hook and make something beautiful. It’s the whole turning something negative into something positive thing.
I hear people say, ” I don’t have any talents.” That is really not true. Most of our lives are spent working a job or tied up in some kind of negative situation that distracts us from finding that creativity in us.
How do you find your talent? Start with things you like and are drawn to. If the first thing you try doesn’t work out, find something else. Despite the fact that there are a lot of things I can do, there were just as many things I tried that I did not do well at or simply did not like. Take a class or two, watch videos on different crafts, attend craft fairs, and talk to artisans.
It has actually been proven by medical professionals that having a hobby is beneficial to your health by lowering blood pressure, calming anxiety, and promoting a healthier attitude and lifestyle.
Okay, get off that couch and get to crafting!
Through My Eyes 