Danny Davis
Have you ever felt overwhelmed both physically and mentally? Sometimes, our minds can spin with everything we need to do and the stress can be unbearable. However, before you lose your mind, you can use a special tool to calm it. This tool is called a mantra.
A mantra can be described as a word or a sound that you repeat to help you concentrate and bring yourself back down. A mantra can be your meditation sound, your motto and even your slogan. It is easy to be skeptical. However, these mantras are proven to both calm the mind and the soul.
Read more: The complete guide to mantras
How Does It Work?
As stated before, a mantra is a word or sound that is repetitive and aids in concentration. Mantras go back hundreds even thousands of years to the Vedic tradition, where these mantras were known to be used to control the gods.
Deepesh Faucheux, a Catholic monk used a form of collective mantra in his monastery called ecclesia. In this situation, a whole group has a single purpose of worship, where they are attuned together, and their moods and behavior are in harmony.
Faucheaux reported that the frequency of the sound from mantra had a profound effect on those in the group, and helps to subdue feelings of anger, and fear
The mantra is meant to keep you focused and perhaps even allow you to escape your current situation. You may not be able to always grab a group of others to chant rhythmically with. However, you can use simple sentences or even words to create a mantra that is all your own.
What Does It Do?
US News Health states in the same ways that immersing oneself in music, mantras utilize sound to stir and evoke, energy, both physical and emotional, by stimulating the nervous system.
How can something so simple have such an impact on our bodies?
One study showed that applying ultrasound probes to the skull can improve mood and even imagining musical exercises helps to strengthen nerve connections.
The mantra has the amazing capability of scientifically improving your brain function and therefore calming your mind. Each and every person will differ in their mantra styles, therefore creating a personalized therapy that is unique to you.
How To Create A Mantra
As stated, all mantras are unique to the person. Your mantra can be your success story, a simple positive affirmation or a positive quote. There are easy to follow steps in creating your personal mantra. If followed, you will be on your way to a more positive thought process and stress free life.
Your Accomplishments Are Your Strength
Think about your accomplishments. Which ones are most important to you? Which ones did you achieve that you didn’t think you could? Write these down. How did you achieve this success? Write that down. Now, decide on a single statement that involves both your achievement and how you accomplished it.
Your Disappointments Matter
Next, make a list of your disappointments. The idea behind this is to discuss your disappointments but what you have discovered and learned that will help you to overcome these the next time. Take what you have learned and turn that into a single phrase.
Choose Your Mantra
Take your two phrases and read them aloud. Which one makes an impact on you? Which one lifts you up? This is your new mantra.
It may seem simple. However, the power of positive affirmation is strong. Whether it is one word or a phrase that you use, your mantra is powerful. When you start to feel your mind run in circles, remember who you are and what you know you can achieve. Be calm and repeat your mantra.
