I am not religious either, I take from people who are their good intention and meaning. I pray to the universe of the unknown. I to try to meditate and find ways to calm this crazy life am to "not major in minors". Some days are good others...not so much. I have had a few hard years, lost a business, downsized the family home and had a separation from spouse of 29 years. I often blamed all of this on myself and blamed myself for my child's actions. Then I see my friend with a née so well spouse living on the poverty line who's son was Valdictorian and is off to University. Well screw that. I was a good loving and caring mom who did a Tom for my son. Life is life. We didn't live through war or famine. First world problems! Another step in my path to detachment and non engagement.