I take great pleasure making music and would like to improve my skill level though I also realize that if I make it too laborious, I'll stop enjoying it so
much. I have computer programs that allow me to record multiple tracks, ie I can play and sing different instruments, plus the computer can
generate the sounds of other instruments. I'm sure it would sound pretty lame to people accustom to radio quality recordings but it is fun and people
get a big kick out of having themselves singing on CD.
The use of collage as a way of dreaming a little has been useful. Many forms of art therapy have been useful when I am unable to access some
trapped emotion and have too close a guard on it. An art therapy technique can find a way around and root it out.
I have used drum circles as recovery fodder. I am disappointed with the trend I see of people being taught formal structured drumming patterns (DJEMBE)
as I think the whole healing was from being free to allow your own rhythm to come out.
I had contemplated taking Salsa lessons but chickened out, excuses about money reality about discomfort with others.
I have had periods where the journal was used a lot, then it fades away for a while, maybe to come back.
I love to take coloured pencils and sketch the greenery, flowers trees. Appreciate just how intricate and beautiful they are.
The use of clay as an art therapy is quite fun though I've only used non drying clay myself, a space where one could muck about with the real clay would be fun
As you can see, I like to try lots of different things. For a while I considered myself an experimental cook just cause I would try so many different
healthy recipes.
