“In the stormy ocean of life, take refuge in your wise self.
When we take refuge in ourselves, we are taking refuge in our own peace, and our happiness.
When you read, "I take refuge in the Buddha in myself," you know right away that you are a happy person, because you know where you are going. You are going toward the energy of beauty, of goodness, of great understanding within yourself.
So when you read "I take refuge in the Buddha in myself," you are confident that in you there is that wonderful energy of love, of peace, of great understanding. You may not yet be able to see them clearly but they are there.” - Thich Nhat Hanh