I play piano every day. I enjoy that.
Don't feel sad over someone who gave up on you, feel sorry for them because they gave up on someone who would have never given up on them.
As a lifestyle you always being the focal point is innately unhealthy.
I enjoy singing my songs in front of people. I enjoy being involved in making the artwork for albums and stupid stuff like that.
Distance sometimes lets you know who's worth keeping and who's worth letting go.
You just do what you can and you have as much fun as possible.