Not working vs using my education for good

I have a significant other who would not require me to work. He is well off to support both of us. However I just earned a masters and wonder even if not for the money, would it provide me purpose in life? I could imagine instead volunteering and perhaps not having to be on a set schedule. I would love to travel and cook and garden and learn a new language and it would be challenging to do these endeavors if I did go down a career path in my field/