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
I feel it's critical to support the community, and so I've committed to donate a portion of my book sale proceeds to the NOH8 Campaign (www.noh8campaign.com) and to Hearts United for Animals (www.hua.org) .
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