A resounding AMEN, Lewis! I would only add that it's vital to consider the effects of your beliefs/actions on other beings--human and animal, and even on our environment with its plants and air. What are our goals? Are they selfish or altruistic? Nature has given us altruistic genes and we need to tap them in order to achieve enlightenment and some form of spiritual growth and harmony.
A resounding AMEN, Lewis! I would only add that it's vital to consider the effects of your beliefs/actions on other beings--human and animal, and even on our environment with its plants and air. What are our goals? Are they selfish or altruistic? Nature has given us altruistic genes and we need to tap them in order to achieve enlightenment and some form of spiritual growth and harmony.
This is a very good point, one I should have added to the 'Existence' section. Thanks Billie! :)
Glad it was useful. I love your essays.