I don't like Aristotle, but I like this quote.

"Most cities of this sort preserve themselves when at war, but once having acquired imperial rule they come to ruin; they lose their edge, like iron, when they remain at peace. The reason is that the legislator has not educated them to be capable of being at leisure." - The Politics, Book 7

I think I'm a city at war. I'm always trying to control things, and then when I gain control I can't handle the ensuing peace. Relaxation makes me go insane. I am incapable of being at leisure, because I'm always worrying about the next battle. And then relaxing becomes an assignment as stressful as any other... "have fun, or else." Who is my legislator? My mind? My soul? My mother? Whoever you are, I need to figure out how to follow your advice.

Now y'all know I'm nuts. As if there was any doubt before.