What is Your Mantra?

Mantra could mean different things to different schools or people.  In general, "A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of "creating transformation."

Some examples of mantra are the following:
 
   From ignorance, lead me to truth;
      From darkness, lead me to light;
      From death, lead me to immortality
      Aum peace, peace, peace…

   Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus…

    maranâ' thâ', maranâ' thâ', maranâ' thâ'…

Mantric texts are usually repeated during the course a session, or anytime to saturate the soul.  Mantra may seem strange to some, or too mystical to others. The truth, however, is whether we are aware of it or not, we all have our individual mantras.  And sad to say, some of them are destructive.

I met several really beautiful women who felt so insecure that they needed to go the beauty saloons almost everyday to fix their image. Obviously, their mantra is 'I AM UGLY, I AM UGLY, I AM UGLY.'

Several years ago, my mantra was 'I AM BAD. I AM NO GOOD. I AM WORTHLESS." Those were the scripts that kept repeating in my mind until one day somebody helped me changed them.

Mantras are powerful and transformative. Go deep within yourself and discover your own mantra. Is it positive? Does it make you a better person? Does it make you feel beautiful? Does it make you feel good about yourself and others? Does it make you feel loved? Does is make you closer to God?

Pick your own mantra.
Mine is "GOD LOVES ME :)"

Jesus,
You are the Word made flesh,
Saturate our souls with your love.
Amen…

photo: Eddi 07's  @ flickr