This is something that I've had to think on a bit, actually.
Like FireEssence, I used to live on magic. But due to certain things happening, I was forced to take a step back and see how it was really affecting my life. I found that I wasn't really using it, compared to how much I thought about it. This would probably boil down to me not putting in the time to develop enough skill to effect me in day-to-day life, but hey...
So I stepped back. I tried to not think as heavily about it, and live more in the physical world. And it worked pretty well, really. I was happier, more lively, blah blah blah.
But getting back to the point of question:
When I first started learning, it was my life. Then, for a while, it wasn't so important to me. Mainly because I didn't have the capacity to further my abilities. At this point in my life, however, I do have the capacity and the drive to do so. Hence, it's becoming a big thing for me again.
I don't think I'll ever let myself get so caught up in it again, because it was really taking over my life. What I hope to do, however, is incorporate it into my day-to-day life.
Which leads me to the next few questions.
In the next 5 to 10 years, I'd like to have a solid foundation of skills that let me gain some control of my life. I'd like to (though I doubt I'll be able to) complement my (hopeful) day-to-day profession, my travels through the world, and be able to help my family/myself with illnesses/problems... *laughs* I've got a lot of work ahead of me.
Where I see myself taking this...is as good as unknown. I know where I'd like to take it, but given my track record, it doesn't seem likely it'll go there. And 5 years is a long time =)
I spose I've really answered all the questions, somewhere in there...
Magic (more accurately Psionics) used to be my life. Then it wasn't. Now, as magic, it's going to start complementing my life.
At this point in time, it doesn't do anything for me. Except perhaps make me feel a little special (that's so DBZer/fanboy, I know). Over time, it'll be more readily incorporated. Event Manipulation for jobs, housing, etc. Empathy/Telepathy for *thinks how to write it* like, knowing when people are messing with me/have nasty intentions...That sorta thing. Basically.
I've written enough
Sorry for the sprawing nature of this, it really is all over the shop. So yeah... It doesn't do much at the moment, but it will soon!