The outlook of Ecclesiastes is positive

If chapter 1 sounds pessimistic, chapter 3 will reveal the true colours of Ecclesiastes. Here is the true intention of the book.
I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live;
also that it is God's gift to man that every one should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13).
Yes, enjoy the work and toil. Seek pleasure and satisfaction in the work you are doing. This is a right attitude of work. Following this piece of advice, life will be a lot easier.
We are frustrated, not because misfortune visits us. Rather, it is because we put in our efforts at the wrong time. This is the wisdom the author of Ecclesiastes shares with us. In his words,
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
Then, you are fed with a list of 14 pairs of opposites. It is enjoyable to recite them in full.
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to rend, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace (Ecclesiastes 3:2-8).
Firstly, it is very comfortable to read this list because you feel less guilty to kill, to break down, to hate and to go to war. God has decreed that there is a time reserved for killing, for breaking down, for hatred and going to war.  We are licensed even to kill, to hate and to go to wars.
Secondly, timing is crucial in doing everything. I have learned it the hard way. I am sure many of you must have come across the problem of timing.
a time to be born, and a time to die;
Chinese cannot agree more. They have developed many schools of fortune-telling to gauge these secrets of life and death. Their philosophy of life is that there is no point starting prematurely. You will have to double your efforts and yet harvest only half. If the timing is right, you will get things done with half your efforts.
John will retire next year. He has been kind enough to take up the job of a care-taker panel head for me, to act as a buffer between the Principal and me. His time has finally come. I know I should not run away from obligations. But I really don't want to. So, help me Lord.

My dear Advocate, from sunrise to sunset, May Your name be praised for ever. Amen.