Why Buddhism?

I chose to research Buddhism and to get involved in learning it because a friend of mine is battling cancer and it is her religion. I thought it might bring me understanding of her. After attending my first class, I know this is not the right motivation. It may only had been what lead me to Buddhism. Now, I know, there are other reasons to go down the path of Buddhism.

1.  Peace. Peace comes from within. Even in the protestant religiions, the voice of God comes within.

2.  Meditation:  My whole life, people have said I don't know how to sit still and I have this brilliance, but brilliance is no good if you cannot apply it somewhere.

3.  Listening:  My friend says I don't listen to her and other people have said as well, because when I was younger, I was not heard. Well, its no longer a viable excuse. I am not younger.

4.  Letting Go:  I can choose what I hold on to and what I do not.

5.  Impermanent:  Everything is temporary.