What if you replied too much of what others said with only one or two of JUST four statements? I tried this interesting experiment myself over the past few weeks...with transformative results! Sometimes, we get so caught up in what ego tells us that we derail our relationships and cause hurt for ourselves and others. What if we hit the pause button on our own story...?
You might be wondering what the statements are, and I'll tell you. First though, I encourage you to play with the idea of using them as a mantra. A mantra (a word, idea or affirmation) is a meditation tool. We can even use a mantra as a running script, playing over and over in the mind as we drive, eat, walk, etc. The more we practice saying and thinking mantras, the more likely they are to pop out of our mouths (whew, what a relief when there are other, less helpful, that are vying for that honour too!).
If you'd like to know more, you're welcome to attend classes at Welkin YogaLife, where we often play with the concept of intention, mantra and affirmation as we enjoy practice together.
Are you ready for the unveiling? Here they are: I love you, I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you. Yup, that's it. Simple and more powerful than can be imagined. Consider what could happen if the next time you get upset, out of your mouth flies "I love you". How might the story change if we offered a "Please forgive me" or "I'm sorry" rather than mounting our defenses? Might the other party be free to respond differently, too? What impact might this have, even you say it only to yourself...?
Experiment with me. Offer these pearls to yourself & others.
Namaste,
Melissa
PS - Sometimes a traumatic past gets in the way of these healing life experiments. If you past is interfering with your future, check out the Yoga for Trauma Series for the next 3 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm.
