be poetic, but don't be a poet. if u get caught up in the whole lifestyle of a poet, ur going to push out spiritual activity. make time for spiritual things first...everything else will fall into place. it sounds too simple, but that's all the governing body has been asking us to do for 30-something years...and you know what? it works!
so basically it's something they've been telling us to do for about half of your lifetime? jk. anyway, you gotta keep things in perspective. the necessary things.