The moment we truly see that everything we experience is caused by our
past deeds, we will feel great relief, joy and celebration. then we
will know that all these happenings are not due to chance or caused by
someone else. the principal creator of causation is our own mind. If
our mind is at peace, whatever we say will be words of peace and
whatever we do will be the expression of peace. We will become the
source of peace for our future lives and for society around us. But if
our mind is negative, our life cycle and surroundings will become a
world of suffering.
-- Tulku Thondup.
Buddhadharma, Spring 2004, p. 14.