In no particular order:

* It makes me relax and slow down for a couple of hours. Catch up on church sermons (I serve a lot lately, and the ministries I serve in don't allow me to catch the sermon), sort some mail, catch up on my Bible reading, it's all good.

* "Meeting" the awesome community of cigar aficionados here!

* Allow me to keep my palate sharp (although lately I don't take tasting notes unless the cigar is really exceptional).