If you honour your mother, the Mother of the Universe will guard you against harm.
Every experience is a lesson. Every loss is a gain.
Self-confidence is confidence in the Atma; it is an unwavering love for the Divinity within you. That is very important. What will help you to develop that confidence? Be equalminded, be satisfied with what you have. Be happy.
You must welcome tests because it gives you confidence and it ensures promotion.
Good company is important, it helps to cultivate good qualities.
Love is selflessness, Self is lovelessness.