What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things?

i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

  • MiddleWeigh@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    An instrument. It’s soul food and extremely therapeutic. Even if you suck, just learn to let it go. I find it’s really good for my mental health. I dunno, it’s music ya know? Lol

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      2 years ago

      I’m really grateful my parents pushed me to start playing the violin at 5, because it massively enriched my life. Even when I was bullied, abused, and miserable, playing my violin would help pick me up just a bit.

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        2 years ago

        Absolutely, im grateful every day I can pick up and play. One day my bones will be to weak to do much of anything yknow.

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      2 years ago

      This is the one I was looking for. Everyone should learn an instrument. The struggle is so rewarding. Music is such a natural means of expression; if you’re happy, depressed, in a mood, annoyed… all of that can be put into music. It can be the purest joy or the most intimate therapy.

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        2 years ago

        I know, there really is no barrier to music. And it’s SO tactile or something, like there’s no middle man to your own expression and emotion. You can play music with anything anywhere. And it feels so good, on a biological level, music is engraved into our DNA. It’s the most fulfilling thing in my life and I think it’s made me a better person. I’m sure the same can be said for many hobbies, music is just the one I chose I guess (: