erospainter:

This is the place where your true nature resides. No matter how much you bury it in perceived good intent and just causes, it remains strong. It impatiently waits for you to recognize and honor it with your actions.

Until you do that, you will never be truly free, and you will never to be truly yourself. No matter how good your intentions for others are, you will not reach your potential unless you first live for yourself.

Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, the life that you are living now is the one you have to deal with. The power is always in the present moment. You cannot afford to wait for tomorrow, or next year, or for the next life, to live authentically.

This is not about right or wrong, successful or unsuccessful. It is about living your life in the way your spirit wants.

Is it practical? It might not be when judged by your present perspective, but it could be when viewed through your vision for the future.