There's nothing like doing something to help someone else to get your mind off your own problems.
Oh, so true!! And a great relief for depression. The physical exercise and doing it for another person has so many benefits.
If you live in a neighborhood where there is any elderly or physcially challenged folks, you could really make it your "ministry" to offer your help to them. Going to the pharmacy, store, library, taking somebody to the doctor, etc. When we look around us, we usually can see somebody in need of help.
You have too much empty time on your hands. I think this would be a wonderful idea for you.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!