It happens once in a while to each of us that we feel a bit shaken or overwhelmed during the day, our insecurities getting the better of us. And it does not matter how self-confident we are or how comfortable we are with that area of our life, sometimes we simply feel thrown off.

We often tend to forget that being centered and resting in ourselves is what makes the difference. The roots ground the tree, making it strong and resilient against adversities. We need strong roots to face the challenges in our every day lives.

Meditation helps with the grounding, the centering – but I sure understand the struggle to incorporate it into our daily routine. Making the time for just a few minutes of sitting in silence is not easy, even though we have the time. Often I wonder why we do have this resistance to look into what is going on inside of us. Are we afraid of what we might learn?

Mantras are a curious way of meditating. By repeating certain words or phrases over and over again, spoken aloud or quietly in our head, we focus on what we need in that very moment to empower us.

I have come across this mantra by Christine Arylo a while ago. It helps me to focus on my basic needs:

“I am safe.

 I am seen.

 I am supported.

 I am loved.

 I belong.”

… Wow, powerful! Take a deep breathe in, then breathe out…. How do these words make you feel?

Aren’t these the area we often are unsure of ourselves? If the basics are covered (like in: we are fed, have a roof over our head and are taken care of) then many things can happen in our life, but we feel strong and ready to tackle them.

I have added two more phrases as they are important to me:

“I am protected.

 I am grounded.”

The good thing about mantras is that you can use them anytime and no one needs to know about them. Of course, as with most things, repetition is the key. This mantra particularly makes me calmer.

Try it!

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originally posted on 23th January 2018