Nothing to lose except ones so ridiculously naked life

"What does one do when he finally realizes that he has “nothing to lose except his so ridiculously naked life”? First come feelings of detachment and curiosity about what is happening, followed by thoughts of hopeful strategies that might be used to salvage anything that is left. Feelings of hunger, fear, and pro- found anger are never far below the surface; a deep humiliation colors every thought; and these feelings become the true enemies of personal growth. These brute facts are softened and made tolerable by cherished images of loved ones, by one’s faith, by a grim sense of humor, and even by fleeting glimpses of the healing beauties of nature such as a green tree, a flower by a fence, or a sunset."