Material success is not something that will bind you, unless you become attached to it, any more than poverty will liberate you.

You don't live forever, at least in this life.

There is only black light between the stars. It may seem that it's darkness, but it's really black light. There is no such thing as darkness. Darkness is a human concept. There's only black light between the stars.

The Chinese used the symbol of tai chi, the undifferentiated reality - no separation, no left and right.

Nature is not something to conquer, but something to learn from or to merge with and be part of - to dance with, celebrate.

Power is something that is abused. I suppose use and abuse are in the eye of the beholder.

I would encourage you to follow the pathway to enlightenment, to learn to meditate, to practice mindfulness, and not to really care what anybody thinks about you, including yourself.