Deane
Interesting thoughts. I've become lazy too. I get motivated by preparing for the next job but who knows when that will be. I do enjoy just playing for myself on piano, knowing that I will probably never get that dream gig of just doing a laid back piano/ vocal thing. When I sit at the piano too long I start feeling guilty that I should be at The Arranger working on something. Weird. Many years of habit.
Whatever happens you've had an enviable ride so do what you like. Myself, as others have said, hope the musical fire never burns out. Keeps the mind working.