I have entered a phase which I have named Mantra Madness (I
know, I know, it’s catchy.)
I wake up to saying a mantra, I say a mantra whenever I have a negative
thought, and sometimes I say a mantra just because the moments seems right. Mantras
have become my personal defense against negativity. They don’t always make
things better instantly, but they do help if I allow them to.
(If you heard of and
believe in the Law of Attraction, mantras can aid with “attracting.”)
For the most part, I have a couple mantras that I really
find helpful that I have memorized and repeat to myself whenever needed and
sometimes during meditation. I also have plenty of mantras on specific topics
that I have written down in a little book that I look up when needed.
Additionally, I have mantras posted in different places so I’m constantly
reminded to think positively throughout the day.
You can put mantras as alerts on your phone, on your
computer, by a mirror, on your fridge, by a picture (good for relationships), etc.
Here are some mantras I have learned. Just take what is
fitting for you.
(If I didn’t write who I got the mantra from, it’s from Gabrielle
Bernstein. )
To help with
difficult situations:
I could see peace instead of this… –A Course in Miracles
I choose see love instead fear.
I choose to see this differently.
Body Affirmations:
I am not my body. I am free.
I am grateful for my body.
I turn my perception of my body to my inner guide. Show me
what you’ve got.
I am beautiful inside and out- (me)
I am grateful for my body because… -(me)
Relationships:
I do not judge. I choose to see (name’s) light and see
him/her with love. –(me)
Losing weight:
I’m losing weight and feel great. (I didn’t come up with this and I don’t
remember where it came from)
Money/ Abundance:
I am grateful for what I have and I welcome all the gifts
this day will bring.
Running:
Fast and strong, I run with joy. –(me)
I feel light as I run uphill –(me)
Mind/Body Healing:
My body heals as my mind heals. –(me)
My mind is healing every moment. –(me)
There are tons and tons of mantras out there. Feel free to
look up mantras on any subject. Also, you can do what I did and make up mantras
yourself. Sometimes this is the best thing to do as they might be more powerful
to you.
Additionally, if there is an inspiring quote you like, they
can act as mantras or good daily reminders as well. As you can see on the top
of my blog there is always a positive quote. I also try to read the quote I posted last week by Marianne Williamson as often as I can too. Today I heard
another awesome quote by Mary Oliver:
“Tell me, what is it
you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
I actually heard this quoted in a
TedxTalk video by Diana Nyad, the 64 year old woman who just became the first
person to swim the 110 miles from Cuba to China. She tried 4 other times previously. What a great example to never give up! (Sorry for getting off track
but I had to mention her.)
If you have any mantras you would
like to share, please do so in a comment below. I'd love to hear from you.
Stay in the present,
Sandi
Love these mantras/positive affirmations! My added one for running: "Quick feet" (reminds one to stay light, fast and nimble when running).
ReplyDeleteHere's one I love, from Thich Nhat Hanh: Breathing in, I release my worries and thoughts. Breathing out, I touch peace.
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DeleteSmile... always smile
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Deletei have a couple favorite mantras:
ReplyDelete"this life is a beautiful one" (tristan prettyman)
"do your job" - sounds so simple/lame, but sometimes repeating that in my head really makes me feel tougher and as though i can endure through the late hours in the library...
"exhale whatever doesn't serve you" -(numerous yoga classes)
"play-doh" (because of this corny but awesome bit of wisdom from an unlikely source: http://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/how-do-you-know/play-doh-story)
"i trust you" (i say this to God in my head every time i feel afraid of ANYTHING)
thanks for this post! i loved it.
-andrea seehusen
I love those Andrea! I was listening to Tristan Prettyman this morning. Let me know if your ever back in CO!
Deleteinteresting.thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this amazing mantras. it is very useful for everyone. There are tons and tons of mantras out there. Feel free to look up mantras on any subject.
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