Only in America, the land of the grindstone and its lionesses. the world within a world where we take on a task, a lifetime of working to pay the bills and alas, we are now victims. What's not to like when the obvious is there, hiding in plain sight. But wait a second you say, what about the soul and its mission, the heart strings being plucked and plucked over and over again doing as your internal song dances to. But not according to the wonders of our cultural world called America.
Interesting treatise and thank you for the insight. And better yet, a view that sees what we have become or is it what humanity has always been, creatures paying bills. Or better yet, bitching about it, day after day while now you amongst them, thinking as only words can create, its new among the nations of the world. And those unfortunate citizens "existing" there. Each living the life while sadly now, not according to what they are newly entitled to, living the dream, but working ever to the goal of attending to the bills ... ala the wonders of lights and heat, cool air on hot days, heat on the cold days, food and its delights and not a worry until the burdens come calling and it time for payment.
At what price is the theme of your treatise; the struggle of the soul against the tyranny of daily life or luxuries compared to the past. I like it, but there is more and yes, as in all good deeds or their intentions, much thought is required, beyond the obvious. Ponder the possibilities of what your message is rubbing up against, scratching away at the surface of what becomes a salient truth.
By the way, the theme of Mr. Holland's Opus was not lost dreams gone for the likes of paying the piper but something far more essential. A life well lived, the true opus, according to grander notions beyond ones self. A life of devotion to the love of a subject shared with others over time and space. and the resolution, its ultimate reward. its redemptive powers when time creates its final reward, recognition for a life well lived. Not lost for paying the bills but found having done so.
Eric