As a nonreligious person, where do you get your moral guidance?

[Gentle_Idiot]

I would be lying if I did not mention that learning the difference of right from wrong was derived from parental lessons. That being stated, however, I was not the type to entirely mirror my behavior or personality on them, because they had faults I easily recognized and did not want to repeat. Eventually I came to realize that it is best to treat others how you personally want to be treated, and that it is the essential lesson of morality. Empathy, the ability to place yourself in someone else's position.

People seem to not realize that the Golden Rule was not exclusive to Christianity. Confucius had his own version, for instance. A few more out there too. I just don't remember which.