Loftier pursuits

I am finding that as I pursue goals other than what I am 'supposed to' I find that my life comes more into focus, and there are fewer things to stress over. Just focusing on work creates more stress in my life, whereas if I have more and varied outside interests- Church, my writing, choir, childrens educational goals, physical exercise, health; I am more focused on things that usually create stress. I have more balance in my life than if I just focus on things that I am supposed to. I like branching out, and I will continue to... to search for even further balance in a life that I have been given by God. My gifts need to be shared.