The Simple View
The process is easy, theory simple, action not complex at all
You tense a muscle, physics follows law and chemistry combines
The reality, as so often, is different
Your eyes blink in salt, your heart pounds, your lungs heave
Seems the biological part of the equation also causes a problem
Add to the mix neurology, you question, try logic, illogical, emotions like fear, panic, anger, rage
What then?
Of course, you have an inbuilt rail, training, purpose, objectives
In our lives, no matter the work, life, existence
We could apply the physics, biology and neurology, it fits, we could say it is our job, nothing more
My problem was that my tool of trade was not a pen or brush, a drill or keyboard
The thin steel curve of metal that my finger rested on still did its intended work
As I held my breath, steadied my heart, cleared my eyes, pulled the trigger, did the job
And let the physics and chemistry do theirs
As to the neurology? It remains for life
So, it is easy to remark that that’s what it was
Just another variation of work, that it has a value, it gives you purpose, defines what and who you are
Puts you in a box, adds a label so others can see
For me, it is such a complex list, a dynamic range, not easy
How we justify, rationalise, objectify, no matter what we do isn’t an easy path
If you drive a bus, clean a street, live your life at a desk, all are valued, all have their moments
No matter how I rationalise it all, I have to be completely honest here
I really do prefer the simple view
Jan 2022
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