That Sounds Fun: The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby

by Annie F. Downs

Hobbies make space. They remind us of something beautiful, and that good can come from nothing. That seeds become flowers and ingredients become soup and yarn becomes mittens. And when the whole world is broken, it’s just nice to know we have the tiniest ability to put pieces together.

A theme I am feeling in my life, in my faith life, in my relationship life, and in my hobby life is that slow is better. Slow is good. For all the moments I want love at first sight, there is just something about the beauty of falling in love slowly and practicing hobbies slowly and living life slowly.

I need a hobby so that I don’t treat social media like a hobby. Scrolling is not a hobby.