It is said that mantras or affirmations (words which we repeat to ourselves to reconstruct our thoughts) can improve your overall view of your abilities and view of the world. There is now research to support this practice. It has been done all over the world, in different ways, different forms of practice and I can speak from experience when I say it helped me become friends with my mind.
Designed to generate loving kindness towards ourselves, our loved ones and the ones who challenge us in life, the loving kindness meditation cultivates mental and emotional strength and intelligence.