The only way to put an end to the ruler of these negative thoughts and emotions is to develop awareness.
If we continuously maintain Self-awareness, we will be able to experience peace and happiness.
To face different situations in life with presence of mind and mental poise, first we have to train the mind.
Love is the center-point of life. We should perform all our actions while remaining focused on this center-point.
Where there is concentration, there is harmony. Happiness is derived from concentration of the mind. Whatever we focus on we will become that.
We should acquire control of the mind and possess the power to stop it, like the brakes of a new car reduce the speed and stop the vehicle whenever necessary.
How to attain concentration? There are no short cuts. Constant practice is needed. In the beginning, it is a great thing if by chance we get even one or two minutes of concentration in an hour. We should make continuous and sincere effort without stopping until we gain one pointed concentration.
When a flower is still a bud, we cannot experience its beauty or fragrance. We have to wait patiently for the bud to unfold on its own. Only then can we fully experience its beauty and fragrance.