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Why is it important to have a hobby? A person who focuses on earning money and enjoying materialistic benefits will often forget how important other things are. Having a hobby will help the person understand that there is something more important than just enjoying material benefits in life.
One does not have to opt for grand hobbies like astronomy. Of course, the idea of peering into a telescope is a lesson in humility. You will understand how small we are and how we have been chosen by destiny to enjoy our time here. Small matters that often irritate us will become minuscule when we realize how small we are.
Or take the idea of collecting stamps. Once you start collecting stamps, you realize that there is an inexhaustible supply of new ideas in this hobby. Each and every new stamp promises to bring forth another new unknown stamp which may revolutionize the collection. We realize how much time it takes to master something as insignificant as a collection of pieces of paper with the designs printed on it.
Many persons criticize hobbies as being a waste of time. Well, the truth is that time that is spent on trying to earn money can be classified as a waste of time. However, time that helps us understand ourselves and our role on the planet better is definitely not a waste of time. Of course, you have the option of ignoring the philosophical aspects and focusing only on the fun and joy of having a hobby where you can spend some time on productive purposes for some fun and relaxation.
