Mantras are great. You can positively change your world in any number of ways simply by using positive thought. I've been really peaceful and happy (in spite of some more hospital "fun" with Ma, and the usual shortness of funds) because I've been choosing to focus on the positive things that are being built in my life right now. And it's been an amazing change for me.
Of course there's still stress, and I'm not saying that picking a mantra and using it will keep stress from happening. I know the possibility exists that I won't make enough money to pay my bills. I know the possibility exists that one of Ma's hospital visits may be her last, and for all the wrong reasons. I know that Dad might go downhill (probably is going downhill) because he's putting all his energy into worrying about Mom and not taking care of himself. All of these things are indeed a great source of stress for me.
BUT. I can still breathe. I can still work. I can still say "I love to you" to both of them repeatedly; give them hugs; do what I can for them. And because I can do all of those things, I make sure that I do do all of those things. As far as their health, well being a Reiki master, I send them healing as often as I can, and when I hug them, I send a little extra push of Reiki along with it.
As for work/money, I have devised a mantra that seems to be working out very well so far. In fact, the first day I tried it, I had a full day booked that day, when only one session was booked when I got up. That pattern has continued to evolve since I began the practice a couple of weeks ago. I had a meeting with a chiropractor who met me and the owner of Elements Massage and Bodywork LLC at a networking event last month. She wanted a massage therapist to work out of her office one or two days a week so her patients could get a massage after their adjustment. I originally declined because the only day I could give without leaving Samantha short would be Wednesday - my one day off from Elements and one of my available days for Serenity.
When we met again at her request, I went ahead and took the deal. I made it clear that there would be at least one Wednesday each quarter that I would not be available so I can see to my regulars for Serenity, who have been sticking to a quarterly schedule with me. Her practice is located in a high-income area of an already high-income city/county. Lots of disposable income. Today is my first day there. My first appointment is at 1:45 this afternoon. I am excited to see how this plays out.
My mantra is very effective, and I will continue to use it, with little modifications here and there. It's also silly and fun, and when people hear me do it, they laugh at me like they think I'm joking. That makes me sad for them, because if they'd just let go and give in to the silly, it would work for them, too. But you can't force someone to learn that - it's something that they have to learn for themselves. All you can do, is just keep doing it yourself, and hope they figure it out.
For those who are open to a little silliness and are willing to make some awesome positive changes, have a go at this: To the tune of "Old MacDonald", and pointing to yourself whenever you say ""Old McWorky" (or whatever you substitute there - your goal may not be the same as mine). The thing about this is, it's something that sticks in your head. So you sing it once, and it's stuck there the rest of the day, working in the background as you go about your business.
Old McWorky had some work.
Work work work work work
And at that work she made lots of money.
Money money money money money
With a work work here
And money money there
Here some work
There more money
Everywhere work and money
Old McWorky had some work.
Money money money money money
Go ye, have fun, reach goals, and be merry. And remember to love. Always remember to love.
