I would define a “right” attitude toward life thus: Do not worry or fear, for you will always have a home to go back to, which is the eternal, all-encompassing sea of nothingness. Do not feel empty or bored, for you will always encounter the indescribable beauty of life. Burying the root of existence deep in the field of nothingness, live forever now with a bright vision in your heart.
Does this sound like the familiar saying “Do your best with what you have”? Well, in a way it is. It might disappoint you that the highest insight you will get after all this is carpe diem, which means “seize the day.” But what can I say? I want to help you, and this is the quickest and only way to achieve your goal. No matter what manner of wisdom you have attained, there is no other way to live right other than to live honestly, diligently, and responsibly. Such fair transactions comprise the nucleus of the truth and the essence of Tao as I know it.
Sharing My Story: Why Do I Do What I Do?
Finally, I would like to share an insight from my own story. Like yours, this journey of mine has not been easy. I have come through all the aforementioned steps and am still traveling on my journey to take responsibility for my choices.