I’ve decided to become a mystic. Here’s a definition I’ve pulled offline.
mys·tic (mstk)
adj.
Of or relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and practices.
Of or relating to mysticism or mystics.
Inspiring a sense of mystery and wonder.
a. Mysterious; strange.
b. Enigmatic; obscure.
5. Mystical.
n.
One who practices or believes in mysticism or a given form of mysticism: Protestant mystics.
#1. I’m going with mystic as opposed to theologian or other expert because there will be less homework. I can just say, “I’m pondering the concept of charity.” I don’t have to study anything. I may have to ramble. I can ramble. #2. I can be mysterious and strange. Without even trying. I can say things like, “Why would you want to be carried on a litter?” That gets the other person talking about something besides sports or politics. Unless they have a sports or political reason to being carried on a litter. Still, I could bear that better than “Go Bucs!”. #3. I wouldn’t have to hold in those kind of thoughts and questions anymore.
There’s a downside to this. I know there is. You folks would tell me. Tell me.
Mystics generally get payed poorly.
Health plans are none existant.
Retirement? Fugedaboudit!
You also face assination should you find any sucess with the masses.
(The Mystics Mafia hates competition.)
Consider going into other fields that have better job satisfaction and are better precieved by the public, like dentistry or law enforcement.
For years I have inspired a sense of mystery and wonder effortlessly. Some of us are born to it.
“Why was he born so beautiful, why was he born at all…”
Last night at t’Folk Club the Oldest Inhabitant and I got into a discussion of Gematria and Simonides. I should point out that my usual reaction to the term “Gematria” is two words, one of which is “off”. Still, you have smile politely. “That Simonides, eh? What a card!”
Mystics are generally not concerned with money. You might even regard that as a touchstone. Certainly the worthy ones are not thus concerned.
Us mystics have wor own health plans. See dem herbs dere? Dem’s my health plan. And it’s more reliable than yours.
Why retire from doing something you love, especially when it’s effortless?
What’s the problem with assassination? Oh yes, it’s this one-world/one-lifetime business you worldly types seem to believe in. Some of us think of it as “promotion”. It’s good publicity, too.
I don’t wish to look down in the mouth, and I only wish to clout heads if it brings enlightenment.
I understand the market is better for myschticks. I like the wood boats that Mystics is collecting and of course they have a great maritime library too.
I use a mist-kit for rooting plant cuttings… I sure manufacturers are always looking for new vendors. Personally I build my own except for the artificial leaf surface micro switch.
