It's interesting to hear how different the reasons for flying are. Some just want to go for a bimble, some want adrenaline and aerobatics, some want vintage and open cockpits, some the newest carbon thing, some want high speed, some low, etc.
I personally stopped flying for 16 years because
a) I couldn't afford it, and b) I got bored with local flights.
The rediscovery of flight for me involved the notion of travel. I think it's the idea of freedom, being able to go to far away places,or off the beaten path places, that is my main juice. And once I discovered that, I can't really get enough. I fly as much as my finances will allow and I haven't gotten bored yet.