True freedom means freeing oneself from the dictates of the ego and its accompanying emotions.

we find that the optimists have an undeniable advantage over the pessimists. Many studies show that they do better on exams, in their chosen profession, and in their relationships, live longer and in better health, enjoy a better chance of surviving postoperative shock, and are less prone to depression and suicide.

Confidence is closely linked to how well our perceptions match reality

True freedom means freeing oneself from the dictates of the ego and its accompanying emotions.

The goal of meditation is precisely to make your mind smooth and manageable so that it can be concentrated or relaxed at will; and especially to free it from the tyranny of mental afflictions and confusion

I think if your direction in life is clear and if you develop the wish to accomplish/have a fulfilled life and to contribute something to others, I think that definitely gives you such a strength to want to be alive, that that would be the best placebo.

While it may be difficult to change the world, it is always possible to change the way we look at it.