How should we live?

I know that this question is as old as any question, but I do believe that it is fundamental. I believe that this question comes before such questions like "What is the nature of mind?" and "What is the origin of the universe?"

I do not know if anyone hear has heard of the parable of the poison arrow, but It goes something like this:

?'Is there a God? Is there life after death? Asked a child to a sage. The sage replied ?'So many questions child, but I have a questions for you. If a poison arrow struck you down, and a doctor was called to remove the arrow, what would you do? Would you ask questions of the doctor like "Where did the arrow come from?" "Who made the arrow?" "What is in the poison?"Or would you have the doctor remove it immediately? The child replied saying ?'I would have it taken out as soon as possible.' The sage replied "A wise choice, for if you ask such questions with the arrow stuck in you, slowly poisoning you, you will die before your questions are answered, but if the arrow is removed, then those questions can be pursued free from suffering. Regardless if the questions are answered or not, if the arrow remains, suffering does so as well.

Take what you will from that, I think the message is clear.

In my opinion the pursuit of life is primary, the questions in life secondary.
I have more concern for people than God.