Knitting and Crocheting can have many benefits to your life

I have found a new a new hobby. Or well, I should say, I have gotten back into it. In resent months, I have started crocheting. I had done this to kill time at night due to working the night shift and nothing better to do. Know that I am on days, and thinking a little bit clearer, I have started making things for alley shop. Right know I am in the process of making hats and scarf’s. Because it gets so cold hear in Minnesota, that is one thing that most people need, no matter how much money you have.

But did you know that knitting and crocheting can have health benefits too. It has been found that this rhythmic act can help prevent and manage stress, Pain and depression. (http://www.prlog.org/10179509-knitting-and-crochet-offer-long-term-health-benefits.html). Dealing with the stress factor alone can help with a lot of other health issues. Stress a lot of times will weaken your immune system witch can make you sick. Many also believe s that the act of knitting is triggered in the brain is similar to doing yoga and meditation. This is one thing I myself, never realized.

I guess for me, knitting is not only a stress reliever, but it also makes me feel good that I am making something for someone in need. Being able to give of myself is one think that I pride myself of, which in turn, makes me feel good. So in the end, It makes me feel good about myse

lf, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

references
http://www.prlog.org

starting the new year out right!

At the start of a new year, I am reminded of what I am grateful. Good friends and family who support me in everything that I do, a place to live, a job, and my health. But what about those who don't? What about those who have been hit by the recession and don't have friends and family to depend on? There are many people in our world, who don't have much, If anything. I hope to inspire even just one person to help those less fortunate then themselves.
Know I don't have a lot myself, since I am only getting 20 hours a week at my job, but I still feel it important to help just because, what if it were me? I would want organizations out there, like alley shop, to be there for me, when and If I need it.
Threw my years of working with alley shop, I have learned that there are many things that people in poverty need such as pots and pans, towels, sheets and cloths. These are always in demand. One thing that most people don't realize is that they also need things that make a house a home. Things like pictures, nicknacks, flowers (real would be nice but the fake ones last longer), and so on. I don't know about you, but It Is nice going home to a beautiful house, no matter the size.
I hope that in this new year, I hope I have inspired every one to give of there time and talents to those less fortunate then themselves. Remember, poor people have dignity too.