Hi S_C, here I am back on this thread. I saw your reply today but I was actually having such a good day in the subshine I decided to get offline and outside for a little. Like the pink text.
I guess the movie thing won't be helping either of us right now. But MWD and the DB books talk about setting goals - that is one of mine, to get back to that.
Changing behaviors IS tough!!!! You're right about that.
I still think I have something to learn from Taoism - the not trying too hard and accepting what happens sounds about right for me about now. Just something I've been reading and talking about with a friend of mine, who teaching eastern thought.