Much of what you wrote reminds me of things I've had to learn also. I've found a lot of similar stuff in Taoist principles - I'm not promoting any particular philosphy; heck, I'm totally unqualified for that and finding my way as well - but you wrote:
The only thing I believe will work will be my commitment to the path without attachment to the outcome. Maybe not an easy path, but it's one that feels good to me right now.
this is classic eastern thought....Taoism, zen, etc. I've found that it happens to be mostly consistent with the DBing principles.
