@alex> you wrote: "My beliefs are not complicated. I don't need a book of parables. Despite that, it's a good way to live. I am in harmony with my surroundings."
Hi Alex,
Your essay reminds me of this thought:
"The world is ruled by letting things take their course."
"It cannot be ruled by interfering."
It was written in China about 2,800 years ago by a philosopher named Lao Tsu (Laozi). If you're not familiar with his prose, I thought you might enjoy it!
https://www.spiritual-teaching.org/ebooks-/ewExternalFiles/Tao%20Te%20Ching%20-%20Jane%20English.pdf