Have you ever watched the performers in Cirque du Soleil or looked at one of Van Gogh's paintings and thought, there is no way in the world I could do that. These individuals are the best of the best at their professions. What about hobbies?
A recent study by Nature Medicine highlighted the benefits of hobbies. While hobbies by definition are intended to be done during time of leisure for pleasure, if you spend enough time and learn through practice and repetition as well as significant emotional events (hopefully not too traumatic), you can get pretty good at a hobby, maybe even to the level of "how did they do that"?
I had one of those experiences when visiting family back in Marinette, Wisconsin this past week. My mom's cousin, Dan Hemminger, gave me this amazing wood carving pictured below. When you look at the intricate details of the golfer as well as the Masters Titleist golf ball he somehow got into the opening at the bottom of the carving, you can't help but wonder, "how did he do that"?!?
So does this mean that I'm going to take up carving? No, but Dan's thoughtful, creative, and amazing gift is an inspiration to me as I think about my hobbies. If I love doing something in my leisure time, maybe I should think about trying to work on something that could elicit the same response. Not necessarily to impress others, but if I elicit that response, I am certain that means I am getting great joy out of the process and finished product.
What are your "how did they do that" examples? I would love to see additional hobbies that have turned into amazing performances, art, etc.
Learn In The Flow Of Life
Jason
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