I'm with you, Terry- creativity isn't something I do for any "reward" other than the fact that when I give myself time to be creative: practice my new instrument (fiddle- Rick, you have my sympathy!), arrange a new song for my chorus, even attempt ever so feebly to write a song- then I am in a state of being that feels alive, when I can give of myself to the demands of family and work and feel nourished as well. When I'm not being creative, I'm cranky, depressed, and down-right bitchy! You choose!