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I try to follow a set of rules which define how i should live my life written in my own words, which essentially restate the golden rule/10 commandments/fundamental tenets/etc. I read them as myself, as if I'm giving advice to myself. Pronouns can be tricky. I don't follow them perfectly and often will tweak the wording, hoping to avoid misinterpretation.
I call them my veritaclaritives. (veritas + clarus = loud and clear truth; probably bad latin)
Always look out for #1
Always be prepared for a #2 (e.g. romance, friendships, shit)
Only desire what you require
It's only theft if they need it more than you (emphasis on NEED)
Create more than you consume
Help people up, more and before you put anyone down
Treat everyone as a friend until they prove otherwise (emphasis on both THEY and PROVE; the golden rule)
Make amends with your friends, before an unexpected end (r.i.p. Nivec)
Keep your friends close, be your own worst enemy
If thoughts of any enemy anger you, you've already lost (note plural)
Destroy enemies until they are unable to do you harm
All enemies can be defeated through unconditional love.
These are more rules than a purpose, but do you think these rules are guiding you to a specific purpose?
To live my life as happily as I can. Oh and two chicks at the same time I guess.