Narcissism, a requirement for peace of mind and the soul

     During discussion, we were looking at the works of cartoonist Schultz in Peanuts!  The character was truly narcissistic. I pointed out that some psychoanalysts contend being in love with oneself is a prerequisite for peace of mind and true contentment.  And the latter is a requirement for staving off illness in the body, it is further contended.  This is like in Eastern Philosophy meditation, where the contemplator focuses on the supposed shakra regions, thereby confessing to himself, "I love my lungs; I love my kidneys; and I love my heart!"  Such mantras are uttered in an attempt to assure each bodily function is at rest, i.e., emotionally neutral--neither enraged nor ignored, simply accepted with gratitude in admitting the continuance of his life.    .