The Morning Mantra Game
Mantras are awesome. They are motivating and repeated consistently can significantly affect your attitude, behavior, and perspective on life. I can go on but that is not the point of the game. You can have a mantra for every part of your life. My Morning Mantra is all-encompassing. It pretty much covers every part of who I am and how I want to approach each and every day.
Mantras are unique to each and every one of us. Though for some reason people get stuck when it comes to writing one. I thought starting a My Morning Mantra game would alleviate any pressure about it being perfect and just let it be fun to write.
So here are the rules. Of course, you can make your own rules up since after all it is YOUR Morning Mantra.
- Pick three words, any three, and write a mantra using them. That’s it. Pretty simple!
For example, I picked harmonious, align, and determined. What came from that was…
“ I have harmonious relationships that ...
Listening in Silence
Upon reflection of a conversation I had with a friend the other day, I started thinking about his story. We all have our stories. What brought us here to this particular place. We're all here for a reason.
Somehow, strangely connected. Finding value in that reason is the magic.
The lessons that can be learned from each interaction with another human being. To capture those moments, you need to be present and slow things down. If you move through life too quickly, you risk missing them.
Each and every one of those moments is a precious and unique opportunity.
What are you searching for in those moments? It's better to have absolutely no expectations and just accept them for what they are.
Moments, interactions with another human being.
Every interaction with another person doesn't have to be anything but a conversation. It's incredible what you can learn about others from just listening.
Stoicism talks about not having to...
