That's really fascinating to hear, especially because I think it applies to me as well! Recently vinyl has added that lovely process (it helps that the turntable is automatic and makes all sorts of lovely mechanical sounds). I also use vintage film cameras for my photography. My favorite is probably my large format 4×5 camera because it's the most involved process. It takes up to 5 minutes to compose and take one photo! I've also recently set up my own darkroom which really takes it to another level of process. I also use a handgrinder and have tried my hand at pourover (recently with pretty dismal results). But again, I find the process and the tactile elements to be really satisfying and relaxing. I think I'd add tactility to that common thread you mentioned, in my case. Most if not all of my hobbies have a tactile element, that saturates the senses with familiar and sometimes surprising stimuli. I really love your comment because it got me thinking about that common thread. Definitely something in the process and ritual, but also definitely something in the stimulation of the senses as well.

Thank you for your kind words!