Earlier this week, my cousin asked me to help with her art project. I readily agreed, wanting a break from the monotony of my days. I was pleasantly surprised, but it also made me realize that…

I don’t have a hobby.

Sure, I love reading books, listening to music, hanging out with my friends, long walks (if it counts as one?) or this blog. I am not sure if it counts as a hobby. Eventually, all of them seemed like work or a task sometimes, no matter how much I adore doing in my weekly routine. And on these long winter nights with strict quarantine regulations, it was refreshing to help my cousin with her project.

Shortly after, she explained to me the project- to use cuts outs from magazines, books, newspapers or comics and implement different art forms using the cutouts. Naturally, my interest piqued in her little art project. With everything going in the world with politics, work and mentally preparing for the cold weather ahead, I found it was calming to have a little hobby that required my full attention. Furthermore, it made me forget about the everyday worries, mindless unintentional scrolling or any activity that leaves your mind lazy and bored. No thanks.

Here, I share with you our week full of art activities that were fun for my brain, mind and soul. Here goes:

We tend to underestimate the power and beauty of art in little things around us. I urge you to try something that feeds your mind. A hobby that’s just yours for you to have fun and have a good time. It had the same effect on me as reading poetry. All week it was exciting to have a fun project planned. Now, I have something new and exciting to fill up my days with. I would highly recommend you try carving out some time for a hobby. No rules. No explanations. Just fun.

Here’ a little tip: find something that brings your thoughts and focus on the now. You have to be fully present and immerse yourself in your choice of activity.

It was a gentle reminder of this quote from the Deads Poets Society: “We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.

Lastly, don’t underestimate your hobbies- whatever they might be for you. Don’t be scared to make mistakes, have fun, unlearn what you already know and learn something new. Look at things from different perspective.

Do you have a hobby? Are you someone that would love to share their hobbies or flaunt their work? I’d love to hear/see your art.

P.S.

Have an exciting weekend. Treat your mind with love.

xx

Yachna