People work, enjoy themselves, and engage in various activities, but in doing so, their lives become tainted and weakened. It's a downward spiral because they don't pay attention to it. They believe that since they have life, they can use it to achieve this and that, to gain wealth, knowledge, and fame. Thus, they draw from their life energy. And when everything is depleted, they must inevitably cease all activities. It is foolish to act this way, for when one loses life energy, there is no longer a source of strength. That is why the wise have always said that the most important thing is life, and it must be preserved, purified, kept sacred, and freed from anything that is obstructive or disturbing. For through life, one ultimately gains everything: intelligence, strength, beauty, and power. The greatest magic, the greatest white magic, lies in leading a pure and radiant life.