Prefabsprout, I think you are a center of enthusiasm and joy about ready to burst out of its cocoon. I really respect you for opening up in this forum.

The Dalai Lama says money does not make you happy. If you are at the end of life with lots of money, so what it will be all gone soon.

If you are nearing the end of life, or even in the middle of it, and you can remember the people you helped then going to sleep is a lot easier.

When thoughts are crowding in on me I do this simple breathing exercise with natural breathing.
Internally count 1 and be aware of the inhale, count 2 as I exhale, 3 as I inhale, 4 as I exhale continuing in this way up to 10. Then start over again at one.

Anytime this happens internally say 1 and the awareness starts. 2...