That would depend greatly upon your disposition, temperament, and spiritual state. I would take this question to a trusted priest, such as your confessor or, if you have one, a spiritual director. That said, there’s nothing wrong with having hobbies as concerns trying to be holy as well (provided your hobbies are not sinful in and of themselves, of course). I know plenty of priests who enjoy taking in a ball game or going hunting or to the rifle range. Leisure is a good thing–God gave us a day of rest, so we should use it to do just that, rest. Even monks in monasteries take time off from their daily schedule to just have a little free time. So don’t worry too much about it. Talk to your priest to kind of figure out where the boundaries should lie, but I wouldn’t get too worked up about it. You can have both hobbies and a fruitful spiritual life.I worry sometimes that my hobbies may be becoming too important. I very much enjoy doing them in my spare time, but try hard not to sacrifice my prayer schedule for them. When does enjoying and doing things of the world, such as hobbies, become too much?
It’s great that you have a prayer schedule, and try to keep to it! If you have that, then you won’t be able to go too far wrong with anything else.I worry sometimes that my hobbies may be becoming too important. I very much enjoy doing them in my spare time, but try hard not to sacrifice my prayer schedule for them. When does enjoying and doing things of the world, such as hobbies, become too much?