you got it.....I consider myself a Buddhist although many would not... as I have said, I practice Buddhism as a daily psychological way of living...I keep my emotions in check because making decisions while in any type of emotional state is unwise since you are not thinking rationally...even if you are full of elation at that point it is still not wise to make major life decisions....I stay calm, cool, and collected..I don't get angry and I try to look at things from an objective point instead of subjectively which again can get you into trouble....by doing the above I am able to stay focused on whats really important and on the big picture....
for me, enlightenment is being able to see the big picture and and the small picture as well....seeing things that others can't...most people can only relate to life by focusing on whats good for them in the moment...cursing out your supervisor for instance because it feels good and right in the moment...looking at the big picture, you would see that this type of behavior is detrimental..and can cost you respect and a promotion down the line....
Enlightenment means for me seeing that life is much too important to sweat the little things....I try to stay positive, and I am always thinking and analyzing situations and people....my mind is always working in that regard but I try to keep it as empty as possible..meaning I try to not be biased and to see things in a different light....as I said..I am on the path..the "way" so to speak....on my way to enlightenment or being a "sekka" as they say.....I don't bring attention to myself...people at work often comment that they don't even know I am at work...many say they feel really calm around me...I try to maintain self-control..as the Dhammapada says "a great warrior can conquer an army...but he who conquers himself is the greatest warrior of all"..I don't waste energy on negative thoughts which could lead to negative action...
at work I adhere to Buddhist practice....I never ever talk about my supervisor or gossip about co-workers because this can get you into trouble....I greet every co-worker when I get to work....because by not doing so, those who were not greeted will feel slighted and talk negatively about you feeling that you may feel you are better than others....i never steal..not even a paper clip or pen......I keep an orderly and organized desk...and I work at a job which gives service to others (social worker) as Buddhism says you should....due to not passing on gossip, my co-workers feel good about me and talk freely in front of me knowing I will not spread what I have heard....I want to feel good and have a clear mind and I want people to feel good about me as well...just to maintain a positive karma around me
finally, I don't argue with people..I make my point and then move on....if we remain in disagreement , then fine....I don't escalate arguments so that there is no physical confrontation although I will fight if I need to defend myself....I try not to desire things just for the sake of trying to acquire them since this can only bring pain and disappointment when you fail to attain them....I guess this is my definition of Buddhism for me....I don't believe that God is a sentient being sitting on a throne in heaven....just a form of energy that created us..we came from the stars and will one day return there......Enlightenment for me is someday reaching Nirvana..a sort of heaven on earth where nothing bothers you and you have no negative feelings, hatred, etc...you just live and let live..unlike others who grow old, become bitter, hate others, want revenge, etc.....
hope I answered your questions