Reply #48: Gregorian [View All]

[Donailin]

I enjoy your posts. They have a random and abstract quality. My whole life, if not my industry, is centered on entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Everything ordered will become disordered. I see it everywhere and wonder if my energy is not better spent on things intangible, like treausre in heaven. My conflict is very much wrapped up in Gospel teachings, and Christ is without doubt, my moral compass. Can we add a single day to our lif by worrying what we are to wear and what we are to eat? And how does one do that while being the good steward of God's blessings? And how do I discern the difference?
About sweat, I know it too well. Few could walk in my shoes, I don't know of any who would want to. I don't mind work, I don't mind suffering if I could just know that my kids won't have it as hard as I do. That is my main concern. All along, I'm raising my kids to be wise beyond their years and to make a difference for their generation. They know the difference between needs and wants, and it is my hope that whatever their lot in life, it involves a labor of love and not a last resort. OTOH, they are artists (accomplished musicians) and I know from the history of man that there will always be a demand for entertainment. But still.