Developing self-belief through mind training is like developing the ability to make a delicious pot of tea from scratch. First you generate the motivation-you must have the desire to enjoy a pot of tasty tea.
Having desire is skillful in this circumstance, when you are directing it toward something positive. That way you’ll feel motivated.
Then generate the thought that you are capable of learning how to make marvelous tea. Even if you don’t believe it fully, you should at least think encouraging thoughts by telling yourself that you’re able. – H.E. Khangser Rinpoche
