Sunday, April 12, 2009

Physical Wellness at Minnesota Craft Shows

By Rick Amorey

It has been said that as a nation flourishes, it's people grows more and more rotund. This is a phenomena caused by a sedentary sort of lifestyle and is something that the ancient Romans noticed as they were invaded by Gaul armies. Likewise, this obesity is affecting Americans, because more and more people forsake manual labor for hours upon hours of office work.

In Minnesota, though, this is not something that plagues the people. For us, we are almost always immersed in a continual flow of outdoor activities, particularly during the summertime. Though our economy flourishes with the advance in the automobile industry, we never neglect our need to go out and have fun. Most likely, you'll find a Minnesota family with a holiday cabin near one of the numerous lakes in the state. Water-based sports are something the residents are especially fond of. Even the State name, Minnesota means Sky-tinted water, so it's really not surprising that people here are into sports.

This is fine during the warmer summer months, but what about the rest of the year? Yes, we are quite fond of watching and enjoying sports, but let's face it, we will probably not make it into professional leagues. After our years in school, chances are good we'll fall into the sedentary lifestyle that has trapped most of the population. I advise you to not let this happen. Look around for something physical to occupy yourself with; it doesn't even have to be sports.

An idea is to get into crafts. They may not be as physically taxing as the games we know and love, but it is meditative in that it gives us a few hours of serenity. In addition, you engage yourself in mild physical work. Woodcarving or even embroidery involves working your arms consistently. It is a good way to pass the time as you watch the sunset in the comfort of your balcony.

You may also attend the various craft fairs that occur in Minnesota on an annual basis. By doing so, not only do you get the exercise as you explore the fair, and you could also get ideas for your own crafts. Look for craft show schedules in the Internet now!

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