Got that burned out feeling, went semi-retired, got involved in local political activism by way of my business and social networking, and now I'm busier than ever. But strangely far less stressed out. The consulting life rocks! Just so long as you keep it balanced, that is.
An insight from an activist: the bad thing about Democrats is they've got no backbone. The good thing about Democrats is they're easily intimidated. Ever see a state senator squirm under your steady gaze? It's great entertainment. Lordy, what cowards. I never make any threats, implied or otherwise. I'm not even armed! I just turn my full physical presence on the target and let his imagination do the rest.
If you fear what your elected reps are doing behind your back, there's a simple remedy: don't turn your back to them.
And to think, the Left wing actually thought they'd won big last November. They won the booby prize. They bought and paid for the Democrat party, and it turns out to be an empty box.