re: Would you say that your hobbies make your life bearable?

I have several hobbies I enjoy. I write/record my own music, play guitar, collect old knives and tools I find at garage and estate sales, sharpen knives with whetstones and belt grinders, do some woodworking and hit the driving range occasionally to smash my daily stress away. I'm fortunate to work from home and although my job can be very demanding and stressful, I can grab a guitar and unwind for a few minutes or sharpen a knife or whittle and carve to de-stress. I'll not have the funds to travel or see the world when I retire, but I don't want to be like some of my relatives that just sit around and do nothing at all but watch television. So I see these as hobbies that not only help currently with stress but will help keep my mind sharp and keep me busy down the road.