ambivalence
"simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action" -- merriam-webster.
By request
"God doeth the work"
Request: we don't have to do everything ourselves.
level: always force it, all the time
Or, "never not be forcing it."
happiness
Priority request: Seems to be a common goal for most of mankind. There are many theories on what it is and how it comes about.
recycling
Request: Is it beneficial to recycle? Or is it just green propaganda?
"I love you" and "I bless you"
LoC of these two statements.
wear the world like a loose garment
“an expression that means to be detached from the world's worries and to live life with a relaxed attitude” - Google AI.
talking to God like to a therapist
You share everything with God, out loud. All problems, doubts, fears, worries, desires, etc. The goal is not to get a response but rather a sense of knowing one has been heard, a sense of peace. There may be realizations, surrender, catharsis -- request.
I Died and Saw Jesus (YouTube video)
A near-death experiencer is interviewed.
"it is what it is"
Often an expression of frustration or resigned acceptance of a situation.
It's usually used to answer a question that cannot be adequately answered. It can also be used to justify or acknowledge the reality of one's circumstances -- examples.yourdictionary.com.
suffering
Lower on the map than guilt or shame...
treating life like a hobby
A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time -- wikipedia.
direct democracy
The electorate decides on policy initiatives without legislative representatives as proxies. This differs from the majority of currently established democracies, which are representative democracies -- wikipedia.
Meet Joe Black (1998)
Celebrating his 65th birthday, businessman and devoted family man Bill Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) is visited by Death (Brad Pitt), who wants to know what it's like to be human in return for giving Bill extra days of his life -- wikipedia.
working at a homeless shelter
Request: A job I recently started. It Is a Christian shelter, and I feel somewhat protected by the role, as well as some fulfilment, but there is no doubt there is a lot of low calibrating stuff I'm exposed to.