When you've been rethinking your life and considering a new hobby, when there are so many choices and you don't know which one to choose, sometimes I just do the eeny-meeny-miney-moe and pick something to try. And once you pick something, make a list of what supplies you need and head for the store!
I love wandering through craft stores, or even the craft aisles at Walmart. So much inspiration! I don't crochet or knit, but some of the skeins of yarn are beautiful! Then there's the paint section- oh my! The possibilities! Fabric by the yard, sitting on the bolt, just waiting to be sewed into something wonderful!
Even if you're just going to select reading for pleasure .... go to the library, borrow a book, or download one to your smart phone or kindle. Then kick back with your favorite drink, put your feet up and begin your reading!
Maybe you're going to try writing - grab the laptop and empty your mind and just let your thoughts flow free as you put them down. This will give you a good idea where you're going. Going to try painting? Grab some paints, some brushes, and paint whatever you see -- out your window, in your mind's eye -- whatever works for you.
Taking photographs doesn't take much these days with all the new digital technology. Or you could force a change in your photos and grab an old polaroid, or the new digital type polaroid, and choose a topic to challenge yourself: all black and white photos; all nature close up photos; sunsets; landscapes; or maybe you'll be even more daring than I am and take photos of people on the street!
The thing here is to choose. Pick a hobby and give it a try. Give yourself permission to have fun!
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