A friend of my mom's was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark, I had a couple of acting jobs that had just enough exposure to give me the option to continue if I wanted to. I followed through with it.
I also became close to nature, and am now able to appreciate the beauty with which this world is endowed.
If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.