When you find yourself unable or unwilling to be totally in the present, when you are counting the seconds to bed time, when a paralyzed look of dread and angst takes over your face for the last two hours of the day, remind yourself, you’re not Buddha (although you do have Buddha nature within you). There are days when getting through is good enough. In fact, it’s better than good enough. It’s incredible. All of these mantras are simply reminders that it’s easier on us when we’re present focused. They’re not meant to tyrannize us when we’re not.