Hobbies Help!

Do you have some kind of hobby that you enjoy that could help others? Many people have spare-time activities that do!

Those who work with their hands doing woodworking could make extra birdhouses, furniture, or other things to give away to those who would appreciate and use them.

If you sew,knit, or crochet your skills could be used to help charities who distribute things such as baby items, hats, mittens, and scarves to those who cannot afford them. You could even sew curtains, clothes, or pillows to help someone in need. You could also sell your items and donate a portion of the proceeds to a cause you feel good about.

This doesn't mean you shouldn't make things for yourself and your family and friends. These are just ideas on how you might decide you want to spend part of your hobby time to make a difference so you receive even more fulfillment from your hobby.

There are thousands of hobbies, so I'll just mention a few today. Whether you do arts and crafts, music, electronics, baking, or have some other hobby you truly love spending time doing, there is probably a way for you to help others with it.

Rubber-stampers could create cards to mail out, those who show dogs could take their pets to a nursing home if given permission, or to visit a shut-in who would delight in being able to spend time with your award-winning pet. If you collect something, just showing it to others might bring some beauty or fun into someone's life.

Helping doesn't always have to mean with the basics- food, clothing, and shelter. It can be teaching a new skill, sharing knowledge, pointing out beauty, bolstering someone's spirits, helping with a chore, being thoughtful, lending a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on, giving a hug, and anything else that brings positivity into someone's life.

If you don't have a hobby now, maybe you would like to start one. They can be relaxing, fun, challenging, good therapy, and much more. That could even make a difference in your own life!