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Humans are part of Nature's creation. Thus, humans have innate creativity which should be expressed in one way or another. The best way for any human to express his/her creative side is to have a hobby that suits his/her personality.
As a healthy approach to opening ourselves up to imaginative thinking, discovery and exploration, having a hobby is to spend hours a day or days a month or weeks a year in a "specialized pursuit" for pleasure. A hobby is never a waste of time because it involves you in making things of your own, gaining personal knowledge and learning new skills.
A hobby could be anything as long as it gives you pleasure in doing it. Having a hobby gives you self-esteem, satisfaction, a sense of achievement as well as a sense of personal growth. It has been proven that a hobby can improve memory and alleviate the effects of aging.
The things that a hobby could do for you:
- gives relief from over-working or stress
- gives you private time to have with yourself
- gives you independent and pleasure from within, not depending on entertainment or friends
- reveals your unique talent
- challenges you to improve yourself
- gives you a chance to meet and share with people of similar taste
- gives you an alternative career if you have mastered it
The Keirsey Temperament Theory developed by educational psychologist, David Keirsey, identifies four main personality temperaments that have their own traits, behaviors, preferences and tendencies. Knowing your type of personality can be useful for determining the kind of hobby that would appeal to you.
1. Guardians - practical, hardworking individuals who take responsibilities seriously. They are productive, making things run smoothly and doing voluntary work. They enjoy acquiring knowledge that can be put into practical use. Suggested hobbies: carpentry, photography, model building.
2. Artisans - fun-loving and creative individuals with a natural inclination for the arts. These people are usually identified as the ones with natural "talent". Suggested hobbies: drawing, painting, sculpting, fashion design, cooking, horticulture, music or theatre performance.
3. Idealists - deep thinkers who seek self-improvement as well as improvement for the world at large. Some idealists may be visionaries and healers and they are drawn to the "unknown". Suggested hobbies: reading on psychology, mystery or social justice; writing, designing, art, music, dance.
4. Rationals - logical problem-solvers who enjoy gaining theoretical and practical knowledge. They incline to be inventors who show an appreciation for technology and mental exercise. Suggested hobbies: computer programming, car mechanics, electronics.
Here's a list of well-known hobbies:
1. fishing
2. sewing
3. handicrafts
4. playing music
5. bird watching
6. restoring cars, fixing things
7. carpentry
8. reading, writing
9. collecting
10. model building
11. painting, drawing, designing
12. photography
13. gardening
14. cooking, baking
Instead of being a couch potato or moping around doing nothing during your spare time, think of a hobby you want to master for life. Put your precious time to better use. Get a hobby!!!
War protest: Sade's "Why Can't We Live Together?"
As one of the most unique sounds that came out in the 1980s is the group from Britain, Sade. The song written by Timmy Thomas, "Why can't we live together?", beautifully performed by Sade in their Diamond Life album, still fascinates and the lyrics ring true.
Sade (collectively, the vocalist Sade Adu and her band) composed 8 out of 9 tracks in their award-winning debut album, Diamond Life (1984). What grabs your attention is not only the singer's stunning looks and cool vocals, but also the band's music itself - rhythmic style, laden with jazz and African beat. Seen as sexy and intelligent, Sade have enjoyed a great success in the U.S. and Europe.
Like most anti-war rock & roll songs, "Why can't we live together?"
contains simple lyrics to remember and a clear message: World Peace. Unlike most anti-war songs, this song delivers an unforgettable percussion buildup and instrumental accompaniment.
It's a classic.
"Why Can't We Live Together"
Tell me why tell me why tell me why
Umm why can't we live together
Tell me why tell me
Umm why can't we live together
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No more war no more war no more war
Umm just a little peace
No more war no more war all we want
Is some peace in this world
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
I said no matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Everybody wants to live
Everybody's got to be together
Ooh everybody wants to live
Everybody's got to be together
Ooh Ooh laaa laa laa laa
Everybody's got to be together
Everybody wants to be together
I said no matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
I said no matter no matter what color
You are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Gotta live together
Together!
Sade (collectively, the vocalist Sade Adu and her band) composed 8 out of 9 tracks in their award-winning debut album, Diamond Life (1984). What grabs your attention is not only the singer's stunning looks and cool vocals, but also the band's music itself - rhythmic style, laden with jazz and African beat. Seen as sexy and intelligent, Sade have enjoyed a great success in the U.S. and Europe.
Like most anti-war rock & roll songs, "Why can't we live together?"
contains simple lyrics to remember and a clear message: World Peace. Unlike most anti-war songs, this song delivers an unforgettable percussion buildup and instrumental accompaniment.
It's a classic.
"Why Can't We Live Together"
Tell me why tell me why tell me why
Umm why can't we live together
Tell me why tell me
Umm why can't we live together
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No more war no more war no more war
Umm just a little peace
No more war no more war all we want
Is some peace in this world
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
I said no matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Everybody wants to live
Everybody's got to be together
Ooh everybody wants to live
Everybody's got to be together
Ooh Ooh laaa laa laa laa
Everybody's got to be together
Everybody wants to be together
I said no matter no matter what color
Umm you are still my brother
I said no matter no matter what color
You are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Gotta live together
Together!
Song for Occupy Movement: What's Going On
When there's a peace movement in the country, we think of John Lennon's famous phrase: "Give peace a chance."
As the momentum of the Occupy movement spreads in the major cities around the United States, there is one inspiring song that captures the gist of why people protest. This song is timeless and forever empowering.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yeah
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going
What's going on
What's going on
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Mother, mother
Everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Come on talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
What's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you ya, what's going on
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
As the momentum of the Occupy movement spreads in the major cities around the United States, there is one inspiring song that captures the gist of why people protest. This song is timeless and forever empowering.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yeah
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going
What's going on
What's going on
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Mother, mother
Everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Come on talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
What's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you ya, what's going on
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
Right on, baby
Get to know the persimmon fruit
Persimmon is a deciduous tree, which can grow up to 25 ft. in height. Scientifically known as Diospyros virginiana, the persimmon trees grow best in places with moderate winters and mild summers.
During the fall season, trees bear numerous fruits that vary in shape and size. Persimmon fruits come in spherical, heart, or squash shapes and weigh from as little as a few ounces to more than a pound. The color of the fruit is generally orange - ranging from light yellow-orange to dark orange-red depending on the variety. The entire fruit is edible, except for the seeds and the calyx. However, the skin is usually removed before consumption.
Persimmon fruits are classified into two general categories: "astringent" and "non-astringent".
Originated from China, the oriental fruit is popular in Japan known as "hachiya". An unripe "hachiya" contains a hight level of tannin making it taste tart. As the persimmon fruit matures (soften and color deepen), the tannin level goes down, leaving the fruit sweet and delicious. Astringent persimmons are harvested when they are hard and ripe. They can continue to ripen at room temperature. The hard astringent variety can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.
On the other hand, the non-astringent persimmon fruit containing less tannin is treated with alcohol to remove astringency. They are ready to be harvested when they are ripe and slightly soft. The non-astringent variety can only last a few days at room temperature.
Although persimmon fruit is not well known in other parts of the world, the fruit is gaining attention for its nutrients. It's low in calories and fats but serves as a rich source of dietary fiber. This remarkable fruit contains vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, all of which are necessary for health.
calcium
iron
potassium
manganese
copper
phosphorus
protein
catechins
vitamin A (for eyes and skin)
vitamin C (tooth, gum, tissue growth & repair)
B-comple vitamins
Like many fruits, persimmons can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked. Fresh picked persimmons can be cut into quarters like an apple. Dried fruits are eaten as snacks or used in desserts. Persimmons are also used in recipes for puddings, pies and cakes as well in health drinks and jams.
Here's an excellent recipe for cookies using ripe persimmons.
2 ripe persimmons, pureed
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside.
Sift flour, spices and salt together, set aside.
Cream together butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy, beat in egg and persimmon. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
However you want to consume the persimmon fruit, you'll be delighted by its sweet taste!
During the fall season, trees bear numerous fruits that vary in shape and size. Persimmon fruits come in spherical, heart, or squash shapes and weigh from as little as a few ounces to more than a pound. The color of the fruit is generally orange - ranging from light yellow-orange to dark orange-red depending on the variety. The entire fruit is edible, except for the seeds and the calyx. However, the skin is usually removed before consumption.
Persimmon fruits are classified into two general categories: "astringent" and "non-astringent".
Originated from China, the oriental fruit is popular in Japan known as "hachiya". An unripe "hachiya" contains a hight level of tannin making it taste tart. As the persimmon fruit matures (soften and color deepen), the tannin level goes down, leaving the fruit sweet and delicious. Astringent persimmons are harvested when they are hard and ripe. They can continue to ripen at room temperature. The hard astringent variety can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.
On the other hand, the non-astringent persimmon fruit containing less tannin is treated with alcohol to remove astringency. They are ready to be harvested when they are ripe and slightly soft. The non-astringent variety can only last a few days at room temperature.
Although persimmon fruit is not well known in other parts of the world, the fruit is gaining attention for its nutrients. It's low in calories and fats but serves as a rich source of dietary fiber. This remarkable fruit contains vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, all of which are necessary for health.
calcium
iron
potassium
manganese
copper
phosphorus
protein
catechins
vitamin A (for eyes and skin)
vitamin C (tooth, gum, tissue growth & repair)
B-comple vitamins
Like many fruits, persimmons can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked. Fresh picked persimmons can be cut into quarters like an apple. Dried fruits are eaten as snacks or used in desserts. Persimmons are also used in recipes for puddings, pies and cakes as well in health drinks and jams.
Here's an excellent recipe for cookies using ripe persimmons.
2 ripe persimmons, pureed
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside.
Sift flour, spices and salt together, set aside.
Cream together butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy, beat in egg and persimmon. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
However you want to consume the persimmon fruit, you'll be delighted by its sweet taste!
