"The Way of Walking Alone" by Miyamoto Musashi

The "Dokkōdō" of Miyamoto Musashi.

The are wise guidelines to consider from the great samurai master. (*with commentary notes)

1. Accept everything just the way it is. (Nature,  karma, acceptance, cause and effect)
2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake. (supplementary hedonism rather than selfish pleasure)
3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world. (ego control)
5. Be detached from desire your whole life. 
6. Do not regret what you have done. (learning and growth from experience)
7. Never be jealous. (jealousy stems from insecurity)
8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others. (past/future trap)
10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
11. In all things, have no preferences. (transcendentalism, observing all sides)
12. Be indifferent to where you live. (Nationalism)
13. Do not pursue the taste of good food. (I can't fully agree with this one!)
14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need. (hoarding/attachment)
15. Do not act following customary beliefs. (beliefs are irrational solidifications of fluid reality)
16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful. (or tools or means)
17. Do not fear death (or ends).
18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age. (non-attachment/minimalism)
19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help. (Self-reliance/free will)
20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.
21. Never stray from the way. (The Tao)