Kaka
This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is a humble answer to the question.
Thank you very much for reading hasunoha, and it is very precious to see that you are also studying Buddhism in various ways.
Well, first of all, it's about being disappointed and regretful due to worry, but I think Amano's answer will be really helpful when it comes to the question of motives for good deeds.
Next, it is said that “I want to live peacefully and correctly,” and as you can see in the question below, we really want the “middle way” way of life called “eight shodo” (right opinion, right thinking, proper language, proper work, right life, right devotion, sincerity, correction) (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/八正道).
Question “For mental health”
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hasunoha_kawaguchi/archives/1002997509.html
The content of the “Eight Shodo” is extremely obvious at first glance, and you may think that it is pretty simple, but in fact, I know that it is very difficult to put it into practice after truly understanding the rationale behind this “right.”
This is especially because our understanding of what is truly “right” is often hindered by our own selfishness, complacency, discrimination, prejudice, obsession, etc.
Therefore, we believe that it is necessary to carefully handle exactly what criteria should be used to determine its “correctness.” As a basis for this, of course, it is hoped that “correct” standards will be clarified by mainly relying on Buddhist scriptures. In particular, I know that it is important to establish it through the three teachings of the Three Kei of Honshi Shu and Kei Kei Kai.
As one of the prescriptions I'm looking for this time, I think it would be good to not just read the contents of Hasunoha or Buddhism-related books, but also to be able to search for a teacher (teacher) who can actually confirm it, and be taught Buddhism under the guidance of that teacher, in order to deepen understanding of what is “right” and adjust actions.
I pray for good deeds.
Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho