OT - hobby suggestions :)

Sherry -- I read with interest your need for a pastime -- I was a teacher of textiles and would be lost without my ability to try all related crafts. Have you thought about photography - esp. with the enhancement programmes available on the computer ? As for a musical instrument -- a mouth organ/ harmonica can be played -- you can even get a holder to put it round your neck -- so you don't have to hold it ! Go back to college or community courses and try dancing / swimming /belly dancing (great fun !!) How about writing ? See what is available in the local community. Sorry I cannot help more as I am UK based. Good healing.

I like the idea of working with pets, there are pet spas where people drop their pets for daytime, or extended abscences.  Mine is begging for pet sitters, walkers, players - assistants and the pay is good.  Volunteering though always gives such satisfaction.

Curious, have you ever tried the Wil Divine/Healing Rythems guided meditation or biofeedback software?  I enjoy that a great deal and it helps with stress and my physical woes.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

Also love setting up an aquarium - very relaxing.

Love

bob