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I've come to realise one thing, learning a skill changes you. At first when my parents tried to convince me I thought it wasn't important or necessary, I thought I just needed to study hard and come out with flying colours then get a good paying job. But guess who was being a baby? Me!
But I'm glad I didn't realize it later.
There are people who learn a skill for fun or as a hobby. But when I finally decided to learn a skill, I took my time, did my research and I fell in love with crochet. I immediately drafted my plans. I started imagining learning a skill, improving my skills, selling and from there building my brand. And I'm glad it didn't end as an imagination.
I've witnessed successful businesses that started from simple fun. Someone who sews a beautiful dress for the family becomes a fashion designer.
I started making small crochet items and now I make clothes, hats, and bags too.
Right there I noticed the changes. Crochet taught me patience, creativity, paying attention to the details of my craft, and discipline. I can say I used to underestimate myself but not anymore. Those are the changes hand craft gives me.
Skills like sewing, crochet, shoe making, jewellery making are not just hobbies, they are opportunities that help us grow, earn and express ourselves.
Handcrafts calms the heart more like therapy unlike digital work that comes with pressure and distraction.
Beyond mental benefit, learning a skill is a big step toward independence. In today's world where jobs are not stable, learning a skill or having a handcraft is like having a backup plan.
In an automated world, where artificial intelligence is taking over, I believe handmade crafts are still unique and their value are irreplaceable.
A handmade piece carries a strong story that cannot be replicated by mass production.
And I believe with consistency and the right platform my skill can become a personal fulfillment.
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Skills and craft are exceptional and should be encouraged for everyone to learn, aside for our it gives us opportunity to show our creative, it's also an avenue to earn.
You're absolutely right.
Thank you for stopping by.😊
Whoa, these items are very beautiful. Handcrafts are originality and creativity in the making. You are good on this one.
The instability and job security issues are more than enough reasons for one to have a backup plan. Thank you for sharing.
!BBH
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You are welcome. Enjoy your day.
!INDEED
Nothing pass personal skill
You're right. I can't start counting how many opportunities it has given me.
This is very special good. I love the people who are very good at what they do. You are really trying because they all look beautiful
Thank you so much.🤭☺️
Your craft is actually beautiful. And you've highlighted the power of a skill beyond just the monetary reward it can bring. Skills teach us a lot out of the need to learn the skill, things that we might not even realise.
Something you said at the end about the value, worth and beauty of hand crafts that can't be replaced by mass production stands true. People would tend to go for that mostly if they want thr real thing.
But why did you have to touch our digital skill? Ehnn.😒
Thanks for stopping by ☺️☺️
About digital skills trust me I wasn't wrong about yhe pressure.😅
You're welcome.
I hear you.😀
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