My hobby

Good day my dear Steemian friends, today I have come here to talk about ‘My hobby,’ organized by @steemhobbies via the Steem for Indonesia Community.

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What is a hobby? It is none other than the activities we engage in during our leisure time to relax, gain joy, and to develop us. While hobbies help us to stay in pleasure, improve our skills, and widen our thinking, they also give us a feeling of a purpose. People engage in a variety of hobbies such as painting, drawing, gardening, reading, or listening to music.

When considering my hobbies, I had a variety of hobbies at different ages. My family had seven children when I was growing up; my older sister and brother were slightly older than us, but the other five were about the same age, ranging from one to eight years old. Therefore, five of us had similar hobbies as children. We used to chase butterflies in our garden, and subsequently, we collected bird feathers. There was a competition among siblings to see who could collect the most feathers, and that period was really joyful, as I recall.

When I was in sixth grade, I started collecting stamps, and every time I changed my activity, my siblings followed as well, making me the leader of all hobbies. Still, I have my stamp collecting booklets; there may be seven books. I did it for only two years, thereafter, my main hobby became reading. Those days, I read two to four books per day. It lasted a long time; even after I got married, reading was my main hobby. My children also followed me, and reading became their main hobby.

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But, after my retirement, gardening became my main hobby. I enjoyed watching the plants grow and harvesting my vegetables. My produce exceeded my family's needs, so I used to offer it to my neighbors for free. Giving them my extra harvest brought me a lot of pleasure, which motivated me to help others. Therefore, in my old age, my favorite hobby is to help people in need. It might not be like a typical hobby, but it brings me immense joy and peace. When I help people who struggle to live, it brings my heart peace and light. I help people in a variety of ways, sometimes I give food and clothes to people who can’t afford them. At other times, I try to find solutions to other's problems while listening to them. Sometimes I helped children by offering them school shoes or donating a medical fund to our Buddhist monks. This hobby helps me to connect with a variety of people in our society. Helping others spread positivity. When I show kindness, it encourages others to do the same. It is like lighting a candle to avoid the darkness in a dark room.

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This hobby provides me with unforgettable memories. When I offer grocery bags to a poor family, their cheerful smile makes me happy. When a student receives a school bag or shoes, I silently enjoy their happiness as I see their eyes brighten. I am sure that if everyone takes a little time to help others as a hobby, the world will be a much better place. Therefore, if you are looking for a hobby that will allow you to unwind, choose helping others in need.

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