The Begreen Challenge has reminded me the joy of upcycling through
crafting. For instance, in the last few weeks, I have been learning the art of mending
and stitching sashiko style. I am taking torn jeans from family members
and giving them beauty, style, and character. I also resumed my old
hobby of beading. In both stitching and beading, I discovered that it's
my form of meditation. I also knit/crochet, fly kites, and aquascape.
With all these hobbies, they require a fair amount of skill and
concentration, as well as constant movement. Combined, these practices
calms my active mind. So, even though I cannot meditate the conventional
way, I definitely find quiet and peace with my hobbies.
Also,
in the all of these hobbies, I'm able to create and share. It forces me
to be outside (or indoors) with people and connect on a real human
level and let our creative juices flow. Lastly, as it connects to our
class, I am able to reuse the things I mend or knit. It's good to enjoy
being sustainable.
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