Julie, agreed. I think the reason the Buddhist principles appealed to me so strongly was just that. My head is constantly filled with thoughts of what I should/must do that I forget that the present moment is all I have and all that ever will be. I have some times of clarity but it is a constant struggle to overcome the habits of a lifetime. Accepting the many imperfections in my own character is also part of it I guess and the trick lies in not letting them get in the way. =)