This Year’s Mantras
January13
mantra (per Merriam-Webster):
Etymology: Sanskrit, sacred counsel, formula, from manyate he thinks; akin to Latin mens mind — more at mind
Date: 1795
: a mystical formula of invocation or incantation (as in Hinduism)
2010 could probably use some sacred counsel, thought and incantation. In fact, writer/blogger Seth Godin says two of the most prominent themes for this decade are change and frustration. Either we can embrace the flow of change in our daily lives, particularly with how society embraces new technologies, social media, etc., or we can be frustrated (particularly if we’re elderly) with all that is not working or going for us. We need to be careful what our mindset is, determine whether we want to optimistically embrace each day (even cautiously so), or if we want to cling to our past, our wants and our own self-interest.
I have a couple of friends for whom mantras are a part of their life. For one, the simple yet profound “Om” can be found sprinkled through the day, spoken or in images. For the other, the Universe gifted her with a new year’s mantra when her sheet with all her resolutions disappeared. Literally, she cannot find the paper she wrote them on! Unable to find her resolutions (which she was so proud of), while doing another task, she said she almost heard these words, “Love it or leave it.” Her very practical mantra right now is being applied in all aspects of her life, helping to clear not only physical clutter but also energy-consuming mental/emotional clutter.
Do you have a mantra? Do you have several posted through your house like I do at my various sacred spaces? If so, I’d love to hear them and how they’ve worked in your life . . . or at least how you hope they will.
Blessings to you. Blessings to you. Blessings to you!
