Mantras for Engaging the World With Passionate Presence
Deep within me is deep stillness and peace. You can always access inner calm with a few deep breaths.
What is needed of me right now? (I know this is a question, and not a mantra, but it is so helpful!) Am I serving my intentions with this action right now, or would I be better off if I sat with my thoughts for a day before acting? Is this a crucial decision that needs to be made now, or can it wait? What is the best use of my time and energy right now? There’s no right answer, but take a moment to ask yourself what is needed from you.
Today, I will embody __________________. (Fill in with your important values that you identified in the beginning of class.
Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. This is one of my faves from Thich Nhat Hanh.
Breathe deeply, know your values, live your intentions, and passionately change the world!