There’s a curious phenomenon afoot called “I.” In writing, we are told to avoid sounding egocentric. Me, me, me makes for boring conversation and writing. My favorite subject is myself!

But, myself is in need of finding a purpose, one worth living for. It’s an idea that is innate, it must be built inside me, like my hens had a built-in ‘code’ of what to do.

According to all previous posts observing nature, there must be laws that govern my inner being- just like laws keep stars in orbit, and make flowers sprout forth in spring.

It’s a “me”-vision or ideal version of me and what my life could be like (unlike a you vision that is unique to you and coded into your being). There will be no room for distractions that drain my life like energy vampires in my new life.

The whole concept of purpose being coded into our being speaks to how valuable we are. I am not saying I am more valuable than anybody else. That would be egotistical and ugly. But, the evidence of our natural world suggests human beings are extremely valuable.

So, how do we appreciate our innate value and be good stewards of our potential? How do we discover what is coded into our being? It has something to do with what makes our heart beat, like when Automaton saw the orchids in the market window yesterday.

Also, how do we avoid being egomaniacs and tyrants? An ugly thing in nature are those who have nothing but their own high opinion of themselves to justify their actions.

But, understanding we are uniquely made inheritors of the earth, (with no agency outside of that reality to justify our actions) we should be humble. This gift of life is not of ourselves. We can just say “yes” to the Giver and begin our journey to our ideal selves.

And, a valuable lesson yesterday with Automaton is: we need to learn to love ourselves. The Commandment is to love God, love others as we love ourselves.

Weirdly, religion and communists both seem to negate the idea of self, or the individual. Priests say: “Love God, love others…” which is a quasi version of what Jesus actually says. As if to say: You don’t matter!

Love God, love others as we love ourselves (the real version of what Jesus says) helps us understand our place in the universe. It is a humble existence in a beautiful place. That’s as close to finding happiness as I can get for today. It’s second coffee time!