Why Have A Hobby And Follow It?

Hey everybody!

Just thought I'd drop in here and start a discussion about the importance of hobbies in our lives (whether or not they are monetised) - and was hoping to get some perspectives on that!

Here's my ideas:

• It helps maintain a sense of self. You can understand yourself better. (Helps if you need an anchor in life or recovery)

• It can be your safe space - where you just - are. No expectations. No performances. No nothing.

• It can be a way to express yourself and not stay bottled up with emotions.

• It can be your way to give back to the community. (Even a happy and content individual is an asset - they are inspiring and give others hope too)

• It can be a way to get community or a family-away-from-family. It is a very effective way to make friends and be engaged with people. (Remember, Human beings are social animals)

• It can be your way to explore the world - your point if view or reference lens. (Like architects, historians, politicians, engineers, painters - all see a city in a different way because they can recognise different things. That is valuable perspective - both for direct and indirect value addition.)

• It can be the thing that leads you to get authority, money, status, recognition, etc in the community.

• It helps you be a better person to live with in general. (People with long suppressed hopes and dreams tend to turn into frustrated and angry beings)

• You can be a mentor, a source of joy, someone who is motivated by something other than the work system.