There
are so many different aspects to crafting. I think we all need some
kind of creative outlet. Whether we are good at something, or just
enjoy the process.
Are you a sensitive person? Do you notice fine scents, sounds, tastes or works of art? I tend to notice sensory changes.
For so many years I would stuff it down, and try to conform to what everyone else was doing.
When I read an article on how crafting can actually advance
healthy living along with joy and creative satisfaction, I stopped to
ponder about this.
Whether it is cooking, gardening, knitting or sewing, crafts have become
a proven way to bring sanity and calmness in a sometimes hectic world.
You see apparently the brain cannot dwell on stress when it is engaged
by the repetitive movement of your chosen craft.
Sometimes you come up with a solution to a problem when you give your brain a break.
So is that the reason we should cook, garden, knit, or quilt?? No I
think the reason is that we enjoy it. And in turn that becomes our
"therapy".
Crafting makes us happy, and we can also make other people happy, by making gifts for our family, friends and charity.
So let's think of it this way. The quality may not be perfect, but in
the end, you have gained a healthy attitude and you have not wasted your
time :-)
To find out if you are a highly sensitive person, you can do the self test at this website
Highly Sensitive Person. 
