Mantra

[Lilith]

A conversation I had with Mindboxer made me think of this........

Is there a little saying that you say to yourself, either to give you peace of mind or to just reassure yourself? Or do you have a saying you use as a reminder to yourself?

When neg thoughts creep in and I get worried some stupid thing, out of my control will happen I just tell myself.......
You are not that lucky!!!! (I figure I have never won the lottery so I will probably not get struck by lightening either) :D :p

What's your mantra?

[nutworld]

I don't have any sayings...maybe I should.

I just HOPE you never get hit by lightning Lilith.

I hope you have a good day.

[GermanSteve]

It is not a saying, but many times I tell myself that everyone has to make his own experiences. Parents / teachers ASO can say it 1000 times, it will fit better in your mind if you have experienced it yourself.

[legend]

there's always someone deeper in the shit than you

[mindboxer505]

LOL......Lilith, I remember that.......I actually have two.......when i get ticked off......"save it for sparring class, kick some ass''
when im down about something.....''it will bet better''.....not really mantras but sometimes just a thought i'll have.........or i focus on the picture i have of my kids......all ways works!!!!

[jay]

I tink I can I think I cam

[icecreamthighs]

sometimes i feel the following way:

i came into the world totally unprepared for life, now that i am grown i realise that i am a little less prepared than that!!!

[scotzoidman]

When I get up out of bed in the morning, I grunt out something that sounds like "awfuck," does that count?

[Oldfart]

"Ruth, a Pint of Guinness please."

[souls_cry2000]

"Someone loves me...Someone cares....It's not as bad as it could be." This gets me through tough times especially those daily anxieties that keep you from sleeping.

[xanne]

LMAO @ Scotz :D :D

Mine is "Struggle that doesn't kill you will make you strong"

[scotzoidman]

I think I like OldFart's mantra better... I bet it results in positive attitude adjustment every time...

[Oldfart]

Scotz

Trust an old Fart.

A pint of Guinness give time to put things into perspective,

and if that doesn't work, Ruth, the greatest Irish bar manager

in Darwin, will give you a perspective extension.

[Lilith]

A prime example of scotz and oldfart being ((((scotz and oldfart)))) :)

Anyone else have a little mantra?

[wyndhy]

oh well..i mean it. and i'm trying to teach my daughter this idea, too. sometimes shit happens or doesn't happen the way you want or even deserved so ya shrug your shoulders and say "oh, well"

[Booger]

some days at work it "I love my job I love my job I love my job I love my job "

[gekkogecko]

When things go wrong for me, ther's always the old reliable,

"Oh, fuck my chihuahua!"

[fzzy]

"Life's an adventure!"

[Oldfart]

Ruth still pours a great Guinness.

[BigBear57]

I inherited one from my Dad "This too shall pass" It seems to work better than my own "WTF did I do this time???????"

[cowgirltease]

I have this taped on my bathroom mirror so I remind myself every day............

The life you've lived today

Can you say tonight in parting with the day that's slipping past,
That you helped a single person of the many you have passed?
Is a single life rejoicing over what you did or said?
Does one whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day or lose it, was it well or poorly spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber. do you think that they would say,
"You have made the world much better for the life you've lived today?"

[BIBI]

When things don't seem to be going right I always say...

"I think I'll have another coffee"

[Vicious Tease]

When things in my life take a dumper I generally start with "Crap-tacular", followed by a deep sigh and then "Oh well, it could always be worse."

Then I estimate the cost of repairs and get busy fixing it. ;)

When my hubby has a crap-tacular day, I start singing "Chin up, Chin up ... everybody loves a happy face ..." (Charlotte's Web). He ALWAYS smiles, just to shut me up. :whack:

[osuche]

I have this taped on my bathroom mirror so I remind myself every day............

The life you've lived today

Can you say tonight in parting with the day that's slipping past,
That you helped a single person of the many you have passed?
Is a single life rejoicing over what you did or said?
Does one whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day or lose it, was it well or poorly spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber. do you think that they would say,
"You have made the world much better for the life you've lived today?"


CGT ~~ that is lovely. Thanks for sharing it.










My motto??? :D ;)

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

[Pita]

I inherited one from my Dad "This too shall pass" It seems to work better than my own "WTF did I do this time???????"


This to shall pass is mine also.

I also say life is ever changing so just wait around a minute.

[Stolen Kisses]

When I am angry I say:


Breathe in...... Breathe out......Breathe in......Breathe out.......



But its usually after shit, fuck, damn, :rofl:

[WildIrish]

"Remind me not to do this in my next life!"

[boilergirl1]

in the bathroom and in my car an in my purse (jic). and has always worked well for me lemme see if i can get it all on here........
Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.


Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.


Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.


Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.


You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.


Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.


With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.


Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

[Steph]

"God is good"

& I'll sing this part of "No Woman, No Cry" when I'm stressing:

My feet is my only carriage,
So I’ve got to push on through.
But while I’m gone, I mean:
Everything’s gonna be all right!
Everything’s gonna be all right!
Everything’s gonna be all right!
Everything’s gonna be all right!
I said, everything’s gonna be all right-a!
Everything’s gonna be all right!
Everything’s gonna be all right, now!
Everything’s gonna be all right!
So, woman, no cry;
No - no, woman - woman, no cry.
Woman, little sister, don’t shed no tears;
No, woman, no cry.