I also find myself baffled at the lack of effort some people are willing to put in and still expect results.

I guess it is the same in their waking world.

Now, this makes me think about the lack of sympathy or even empathy I am showing toward people who have illnesses or heavy circumstances that prevent them from putting in the effort I do.

Sure, but this is commenting for a reward. If someone has circumstances that allows them to dribble some nonsense but not put any thought in, is this where they should be spending their time?

Illnesses and circumstances aside, showing up is admirable but it needs to be coupled with effort otherwise that is just busy work.

Worse than busywork, as I reckon it has a negative impact all round.

I am too old for that shit.

Exactly.