At some point in life, one reaches a place where they don't know what to do. As in, "I'm sitting here, and I don't have anything to do."
For most of our lives, until now, there has been someone or something that would tell us what to do. Our parents, other adults, teachers, friends, bosses, the law, have always been there to make sure we had something to do. But not today, not now.
That was the situation, a long time ago, when I decided to do something, even if it didn't make any sense, just to have something to do. It led me on a journey of self-determination that has had some good results.
Doing anything requires three things: What? Why? and How?
When there's no one else in charge of telling you what to do, you have to come up with something. It has to be qualified by judgement which has been shaped by "authority" figures for your entire life. If it meets the criteria, whatever that is for you, then it is acceptable to proceed.
Then, one should ask, "Why?" And not let go of the question until satisfied with the answer.
The "how" has to be determined by the case in point. There are some general guidelines for the "how" and they are rooted in the qualities we deem important in our actions. These are qualities such as respect, integrity, compassion, and consideration of others who share this world with us.
