An alternative to atheist thought

[LastPoet]

BWTS, despite the bleak picture that you paint, I assert that there is still happiness to be found in this world.  It isn't an all-or-nothing proposition.

I try to focus my attention and energy on things that I can influence, even if to only a minuscule degree.  Readings in classical stoicism may be useful in this regard.

My take on life and happyness is that its like eating a from a bowl of salt with some sugar nuggets in there. Gotta enjoy them sugar nuggets.