The Power of a Mantra

by Suzie Carr

@girl_novelist

I work out most everyday, and most of these sessions are downright grueling. To get through them, I need to be present both physically and mentally. In fact, I think mental presence is more critical. I have those days when I trudge into my workouts with my head hung low, my mind in a fog, and my body refusing to push itself. 

Days like this, I dig deep into my mind and pull out my mantra, “I’m healthy and strong therefore I can do anything.” I repeat this mantra over and over again throughout the workout and to my surprise every time, it powers me with a strength that at times seems superhuman. 

Just for kicks, I tossed out a tweet asking others if they used a mantra to help them dig deeper and get them through their tough moments. I wanted to share some of these inspiring ones. I will be placing them in my reserve for those inevitable days when I will need one to give me that extra push to accomplish a workout, an assignment, a scene, or any of the hundred to-do items I usually tackle on any given day! 

Here they are:

• “Clear your mind, center your soul." 
• "Nothing is happening TO you. Things are just happening."
• "Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid." Basil King 
• “I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, happy, healthy, wealthy, and so thankful for all gifts my life.”
• "I am not afraid of tomorrow, because I have seen yesterday and I LOVE today!"
• “You will never get what you want as long as you’re jealous of what other people have.” 
• “If you cannot believe in yourself ... you cannot believe in anything”
• "Even if you cut off my arms, I will still create art.”
• “Forward momentum - something is better than nothing”
• “I'm learning and Listening Everyday Therefore I can keep hope.”
• "Thy Will be Done."
• ‎"Don't underestimate the importance of attempting the impossible and falling short of the mark; in so doing you prepare the ground, and earn the right, to attempt the impossible and succeed!"
• ‎"Remember to listen: you are always guided if you ask for help."

Do you use a mantra to get you through those tough moments? Feel free to share. Let's inspire each other! 

Wishing you ultimate success in all you do, 

Suzie 

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