How To Write Mantra

Do mantra’s seem mystical or a little daunting? Are you not sure how to start? I have been there and let me tell you something writing; mantra’s are quite simple once you get a few directions.

Let me start by saying that mantra’s are not something that is reserved for mountain top guru’s and yoga instructors. They are used by many people all the time. As a matter of fact many your hero’s and role models probably use mantras every day.

Keep it Short

Mantra’s should be no longer than 2-4 sentences. They should be short enough to remember, chanted, or repeated easily in a short amount of time. They should not be so long that you stumble over the words or it is hard to remember.

Be Positive

Write every statement in the positive. This is very important. Do not make any negative statements. That last sentence is a great example of what not to do. Instead: Write every statement in the positive. That is a good sentence. Confused? It is a little difficult to get used to, especially when you are just learning, but you will feel better once you begin to think and say things in a positive way.

Write it in the Now

This is my favorite part. Do not say I will do something, or I am going to do something. Instead think and write as if it is already happened. There are two ways to do this. First you can write it as a narrative or using I. The second is as a commercial or using you.

Narrative

I personally use this. For example: I am a good person. I like my live. I love to live my life the way I am living it now. Using I is like giving yourself a boost. You have become your own coach. It is you who is telling you what to do and how to act.

Commercial

This is like listening to your own commercial, written by you for you. You, you, you. Instead of telling yourself in the first person, you are telling yourself in the second person. Imagine this:

You are a great person. You have the skills to become successful. You are prosperous. You are the best.

Decide what is best for you and run with it. It must work for you. Next I will discuss how and when to use the mantra’s.