Confidence is closely linked to how well our perceptions match reality

Isn't it the mind that translates the outer condition into happiness and suffering?

The ultimate reason for meditating is to transform ourselves in order to be better able to transform the world.

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

It is in learning music that many youthful hearts learn to love.

A big part of pain is the subjective reaction of trying to revolt against pain. If it's there, it's better to deal with it. Most of it is "I cannot stand it," and that component is enhancing pain so much.

We try to fix the outside so much, but our control of the outer world is limited, temporary, and often, illusory.