Here is Thay talking about Gladdening the mind and cultivating wholesome mental formations:

Here is the song ‘Alone Again’ – which sets to music Thay’s poem ‘Recommendation’:

And here is ‘Winter Song’ by Joseph Emet – which I suggested conveys a sense of ease and contentment:

I suggested we could identify positive mental formations by reflecting on:

• Those of our parents, grandparents and ancestors;
• The qualities that make our friends fun to be with, and on
• The qualities that have helped us through challenging times.