actually, what is this poem message?

Question

you don't have to work all day every day
you don't have to work all night
you don't have to work at all
you do have to shepherd time
shepherd of all that's under your skin
and nothing without,
you do have to shepherd time.

Answer 1

celebrates and applauds laziness!!

Answer 2

I think the message is to separate our actions from our thoughs. Like a little kid, who doesn't know the difference between the imagination and reality. What defines our exsistence has got nothing to do with our actions if we can be aware of our souls.