As we shall see, these three basic steps—acknowledging difficulties and suffering, opening to them, and cultivating a positive attitude—are integral to the healing process.

Pure perception of pain and suffering means that we actually greet the pain as a positive and inspiring opportunity to practice letting go of self.

living in peace, free from emotional afflictions, and loosening our grip on “self” is the ultimate medicine for both mental and physical health.

Negative or positive, the perception depends on our minds. If we see something as positive, even if it is a simple cup of tea, it can become an object of joy because of our perception. If we see the same cup of tea as negative, it is unpleasant.

words have great power, we could tell ourselves, “The pressure is on, but I feel completely relaxed.” We can be aware of our breathing in a relaxed way, and notice and feel the space and the air around us, and in this way actually feel that we have less pressure and more space.

Generally, it is harder for the peaceful mind to survive the assaults of sensual joy and material attraction than those of pain and suffering.

Our minds create the experience of both happiness and suffering, and the ability to find peace lies within us. In its true nature, the mind is peaceful and enlightened. Anyone who understands this is already on the path to wisdom.

If we train our minds to accept problems as positive, even very difficult problems can become a source of joy instead of suffering.

Always we should appreciate what we are able to do, and not feel bad about what we haven’t done.