good grief with grammar
When one reads a movie title like "Lesbian Vampire Killers," the first thought that comes to mind should be: this is grammatically ambiguous. Are the lesbians the vampires themselves, or are the vampire killers the lesbians? Truly, the distinction is vital for a proper perception of the title. It is unlikely that such considerations were properly scrutinized by the film's creators...or its target audience.
Honestly, it's pretty terrible the things we waste our time on. Trashy movies, "boozing it up," video games, personal websites...the world could be so much more loving, productive, and generally wonderful. But the difficult roads are rarely taken.
Note: CGHM does not condone vampire lesbian killing.
Also note: the previous sentence was intentionally grammatically ambiguous.
working well
Vocations are not about what you're good at, or what you enjoy doing. Neither are they about earning potential, or social status. Rather, a lifetime career is a way to pass the time, an anesthesia of all senses that brings you closer to your inevitable end.
Some say that mathematician is the best job, largely because of the working conditions. However, the argument could be made that, since math is theoretical, thinking hurts, and numbers aren't real, it really is a pretty poor profession after all. Overlooking its shortcomings, a career in math could be fulfilling, if there is nothing else you can physically do.
The same people would say that while philosopher is one of the best jobs, roustabout is one of the worst. One can see how this is impossible. Recalling that income is not pivotal to such roles, both the thinker and the rover have few obligations and offer similar contributions to society. Still, it is indisputable that all would be philosophers if the opportunity were available.
Also, painter should not be on the same list as nuclear decontamination tech. One creates beauty, while the other hoses down mutants. It is clear which is superior.
on order
It seems odd, and even a bit disturbing, how easy it is to be at peace when everything is in order in our lives. Perhaps this is because such order is deceptive; we can never have everything exactly how we like it, or do exactly what we would like to. But at times it appears that if we have the bills paid and the test material learned, or our home cleaned and our relationships in working order, that all is well and nothing further need be done for happiness to come about.
And it can be that illusory "happiness" that drives us on - the belief that "now that I have this, my life is somewhat more complete." "Having," in this sense, need not refer to material possessions, though it surely may. It can refer to any thing, or thought, or feeling, or any distraction that would have the seeming of more than ephemeral substance. These are powerful opiates, but we become more desensitized to their effects with each passing day.
It may be, at first, dismaying to admit that any pleasure we derive from our well-executed plans is so terribly fleeting, but it is only when this is done that we can take the next step forward. There is joy to be found even when the bills are unpaid and the exam material remains frustratingly unlearned, or when our websites have been stagnate for days or weeks. Our false order is truly the grandest hollow pursuit.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.