My path atheism definitely took awhile. Initially it was non confirmed one and I fell back to religion. Just like every single religion I explored. Then came Minimalism. So I decided to declutter my religion and my altar. It kindda worked abit. Then I went into Christianity from Hinduism. Both were hard to give up but Hinduism was easier to give up and Christianity was harder. I finally somehow managed to come to an "enlightening" understanding. In layman's term, just made sense of it all and managed to be able and convinced to leave all for good
For me, my motivation is the present moment. Death is inevitable. So NOW is all we have. To make the most of it, to live each moment to the fullest. Being able to actually enjoy the present that most people don't. Most people are merely existing like the living dead. Walking around corpse like with no excitement, sense of wonder and appreciation. Most people keep looking forward and thinking of the future to be happy. BUT it never comes. The future just never comes for them and they are never happy. They are not truly living. Their life is just a waste and such a pity and that's how people get into depression not being able to come out of it. Most of the time these are all just self inflicted . But an atheist…..ha ha ..go atheist!!!