Like an alchemist, transform something worthless into something precious.   The key to alchemy is perception. So, overlook the visible lead to seek the hidden gold. See the limitless possibilities in everything, focus on the pure gold within each one, and turn lead into gold.     Until...

The mind is so often restless, jumping from one thought to another, never sitting still for a moment. To calm your mind, every now and then, try holding a thought in your mind like you would hold something precious in the palm of your hand....