Each moment is just what it is, it may be the only moment of our life. We could get depressed about it, or we could appreciate it and delight in the preciousness of that moment. We learn to appreciate every single moment of our life by constant practice.
You will know when your life verges on decadence, when the force of form becomes more important than the force of substance. When gratifying your desires becomes more important than giving to others. When you see these things happening, you are not far from decadence.
Our path in life is to live in harmony with all others, the environment and oneself; to live in synchronicity with all things and to be completely authentic, sincere, and natural. These ancient teachings provide us with a guide to living, thinking, feeling, and behaving.
When unfriendly forces are advancing, retreat is the right course of action. We are not running away, but are offering some resistance, while planning for the time when the aggressive forces end. Anger and hate are not resistance, all resistance must be done in a thoughtful and considerate way.
Quote: If you think about all the bad things that can happen, you soon talk yourself into doing nothing at all. Concentrate on the problems that can be solved.