Here and Now

The most important thing is to conduct yourself with honor and equanimity in the here and now.  Do not be overly concerned with the future or the fate of your person (or the fate of your "soul").

If it is a fair and just Universe that we live in, then you will be rewarded for your efforts and you will see the fruits of your labors in the long run, so do not be concerned about that today.

If it is a randomly capricious and malevolent Universe that is unpredictable and cruel, then it is impossible to predict the future and it is not worth thinking about.  It is even more important to concentrate on proper behavior and thought in the here and now (as a "best protection" against impossible-to-predict events).

Either way, the most important thing is to work on proper, efficient, thoughtful, empathetic, productive behavior in the here-and-now and leave the future to take care of itself as best as it can.



copyright (c) 2017
William Schaeffer