Powerful Mantra Meditation

Join Carolyn in this simple, yet powerful practice for anyone ready to change their thoughts and therefore change everything! The power of a mantra (also known as an affirmation) is immense and is a very important step in shifting us out of harmful thoughts or opinions that are impeding our growth. In this simple meditation, you will create a succinct mantra to repeat internally, something that resonates with where you are right now, or where you are feeling called to go and grow. There are periods of silence so that you can train your mind to focus on your uplifting words. A change begins with intention and this brief mindfulness practice provides you with just that - an intention that you shape for your own unique process, without added frills or fuss. Drop in, get clear on the right words that will keep your mind steady and change everything!

Transcript

Welcome.

Find a comfortable way to sit.

It could be leaning against a wall or sitting in a chair or sitting on the floor.

And then close your eyes.

Just take a few deep breaths and really land in this moment.

Observe how you feel right now.

Today's meditation technique is using a mantra,

Also known as an affirmation.

And we use a mantra to keep the mind truly focused on the here and the now and really focused and tethered to the words that we are internally repeating.

Meditation has less to do with being perfect and more to do with staying present in the moment and what better way than by using a mantra that you've created by yourself.

I'd like for you to think about something that you're focusing on in your life or something that you're wanting to invite in.

Some kind of shift perhaps that you're naturally moving towards.

And I'd love for you to try to kind of boil that down into a simple mantra.

And I will suggest that the mantra begins with,

May I feel or I am.

You could insert one word or a couple of words,

Make it brief.

Your word could be grateful or gratitude or acceptance,

Joy,

Playfulness,

Curiosity,

Love,

Grounded,

Whatever word comes to mind.

Going with your instincts on whatever is right.

And remaining as still as you can and really alert as you can start to repeat silently to yourself,

May I feel your word or I am.

Your word.

Repeat over and over again to yourself and stay very focused on this mantra.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Notice when your attention wanders and bring it back to your mantra.

The mind needs training.

So you'll always need to guide it back to the words that you're focusing on.

If you find that your eye muscles have tensed up because you're concentrating so hard just relax across your face.

May I feel or I am.

Thank you.

Thank you.

The mind is very powerful any way you look at it.

For better or for worse.

And just trust that you've spent some time improving the habits of the mind.

Your thoughts can create or instigate great changes in your life.

Bring your palms into prayer.

Thank yourself for this time.

Thank your insight for knowing what words are best for you.

Namaste.

Reviews

Excellent - similar to wise inner words but different - thanks so much!!

That really hit the spot! Lovely simple and effective meditation. Thank you so much!

Very basic, but perfect for a novice like me. Thank you!🙏🏽💛☮️💫

Great mantra practice for focus - thanks

Lovely guidance in personalizing a mantra for oneself. 😘

I enjoyed this meditation. Thank you.

Have been considering Mantra meditation and here I am. Very nice introduction. Thank you🙏🏽

Thank you, your guidance helped me focus and create a new affirmation which will come in handy at all times. Namaste 🙏🏽

Perfect mantra meditation for focus!🙏

Nice guided meditation. Thank Tully

Starting my day the best possible way. My mantra is poised and ready to carry me forward. Go.

Really calming, nice and straight forward. Thank you !🙏

This is a helpful guided meditation. I like that you can make up your own mantra to use. She is good about giving you some silent time to use your mantra then she comes back with more guidance. I have and I will use this meditation again.

Wonderful meditation with just enough guidance. There's no annoying background music so it is a perfect silent meditation.
Thank you!

Beautiful! Thank you 🙏 ❤️

Perfect! Lots of nice space to focus on a mantra. Made finding my mantra easy. I feel so relaxed and positive. All that in just 7 minutes!! I love this meditation! Thank you!

I really needed this meditation today will do often...Namaste🙏🏽