Has anyone any ideas of a life changing hobby?

Answer 1

Here's one that changes lives...

My wife has always been into hobbies (mainly craft ones), and she finally found one that she absolutely loves, and from my male perspective is great because she can actually make some money from it.
Our 4yo girl helps so it is easy and fun.

Making candles, but not toxic paraffin ones, soy wax candles.

Like more info - www.bycandelight.com.au

Certainly is changing our life...

Answer 2

That depends on what you want to change about your life.

Probably anything that you did that involved taking a class because it would get you out of your own space and in contact with people with similar interests. I have a whole collection of hobbies, my 'hobbies' are the focus of my life, and are actually starting to make me some money too!

My current favorite hobby is glassworking. I make beads and small sculptures by melting glass with a very hot torch, very fun!

Answer 3

Well we all have our own concepts of "life changing".
I spent 32 years in the Military and when I retired I wanted to take a different direction with my time off. I began by gardening and watching how life grows into beautiful thing like flowers and good to eat things like fruit and vegetables. To me working with organic gardening and tending these living things has mellowed me out to where I appreciate each and every day to a new extent. I also started nature camping in the wilderness, observing nature in the raw both summer and winter. I trekked many miles from civilization to where no human was any where close and live with what I could carry on my back. It was then that I began to understand why the native Americans understood and had such a close relationship with nature. Now I go to work in my glass and steel building and know there is a lot left out there to be explored in my time off.

Answer 4

Go to your local nursing home or assisted living center and do some volunteer work. It doesn't cost anything, and the rewards are great! Talk with the activity director to come up with an activity they need help with...........one that you would enjoy. Maybe doing crafts with the residents. Or conducting trivia, or an exercise class. You might help with parties, call bingo, or hold a sing-along. The possibilities are endless. There's nothing better you can do with your spare time, and although you will be doing for them, you will find that you will be the one that will benefit most from the experience. It will change your life. :)

Answer 5

I started beading and making jewelery when I was a kid--that hobby has grown into significantly more advanced techniques by now and will hopefully become my career.

Answer 6

A life changing hobby would be one that appeals to you to do or make, and to the recipient, if there is one. (Metal detecting wouldn't have a recipient, but card making would.)

Answer 7

Try doing a little selling on ebay, You make alot of friends and some money too.....I started out just for fun, Now it has turned into a full time bussiness, But it don't have to for you.....

Answer 8

If you don't know how already why not try picking up a musical instrunment? I know my life changed alot after I learned the piano and guitar.

Answer 9

I like to knit, crochet, and sew. The life changing part comes in when you donate what you make to people in need. Blankets, hats, mittens, etc...
You can knit hats and mittens and donate them in the fall to local elementary schools. Contact the school to see of they participate.
You can also donate to local homess shelters. Contact them to see what they need/accept.
Hospitals sometimes take donations for preemies and terminally ill children. Contact them locally to see what they need/accept.

And here are my favorite links.
http://projectlinus.org/index.shtml
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayArticle?articleNum=ae0095

And a link with lots of others...
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftingforcharity/index.htm

Answer 10

Crack.