Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis is a must read . Introduction to the Devout Life by St . Francis De Sales is superb . <| sep |> Excellent teacher of the game , really gets down to the basics and makes the easy plays and just gets it done in the end . <| sep |> The wisdom of insecurity by alan watts . Its a quick 150 page read . I really like your take on things . I also agree that stoicism is a huge part of enjoyment . Happiness and sadness are part ot the same latter , you cant really have one without the other . They imply eachother . I have a weird way of meditation , i chill in a sensory deprivation tank every week or 2 . Did on for 3 hours last week , was very long but quiet blissful . I guess in hibdsight you just need to have a realistic idea of the future or else you are waiting for a tomorrow that will never come . Anyways thank u for the well thought out response good sir