Hi Buddha Nice to meet you - I've been studying and practicing Buddhism for several years now, and through that I've been able to find much peace I actually started out studying Mahayana, yet now I follow Nichiren Buddhism... however, I must admit, that although there are different times and kinds of this way of life and philosophy, the center is all the same - peace and being content with yourself. A big part of my life is changing "poison into medicine", something that you mentioned about converting anxiety into happiness because the essence of anything and everything that we perceive to be negative or detrimental, can be changed into happiness and bliss I hope this helps plus, I have another friend up here who studies Buddhism who might be interested in talking to you as well! Nice to meet you