Words Matter

Uplifting Quotes, Feel-Good Affirmations, and Little Acts of Kindness for When You Need a Pick-Me-Up

10 Mantras for a Calm Mind

Mantras can truly be a wonderful tool to help you stay grounded, especially if you often feel a bit anxious. By repeating these uplifting phrases, you'll find it easier to relax and refocus your mind. Here are 10 mantras that can guide you in soothing those anxious feelings:

• This moment is temporary, and I have overcome challenges before.

• I am capable and strong: I can navigate through this situation.

• Breathe in calm, breathe out tension.

• I am present in the now; the past and future do not constrain me.

• With every breath, I release anxiety and embrace peace.

• I trust the journey of my life and accept its flow.

• I choose to focus on what I can control, and release what I cannot.

• Kindness is my anchor; with self-compassion, I find tranquility.

• Challenges are opportunities to grow and learn.

• My thoughts do not define me; I am grounded in my true self.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day

Dalai Lama

 

The secret of attraction is to love yourself

Deepak Chopra

 

With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.

Wayne Dwyer

 

We didn't realise we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.

A. A. Milne

 

Thoughts aren't facts, so don't take them seriously

Ruby Wax

 

There are always flowers for those who want to see them

Henri Matisse

 

Words were like an invisible skin, enwrapping the world and giving it realty

Graham Swift

"Leave each day behind, like flowing water, free of sadness. Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today, new seeds are growing." -

Persian Poet Rumi

Simple Act of Kindness #9

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Simple Act of Kindness #10

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Think about someone who’s inspired you to do something awesome—why not write them a quick thank-you note?

Getting real mail is such a nice surprise nowadays, right? It’s rare enough to make someone’s day! (Consider making a sustainable choice in paper products too!)

 

 

Mister Rogers once said: "When I was a little boy, and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me," 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."

Walt Whitman (Posted 06/21/2024)

"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." - Buddha

This profound quote encapsulates the essence of happiness as something that grows and enriches when it's given away. It suggests that happiness is not a finite resource but a light that can ignite countless others without diminishing. Sharing joy with others doesn't just make them happier, it also amplifies our own happiness. It's a reminder that in the act of giving, we receive, and in brightening the lives of others, our own life is illuminated. This timeless wisdom from Buddha encourages us to spread happiness generously, knowing that it will come back to us manifold. 

"I rest in HAPPINESS when I go to sleep, knowing ALL IS WELL in my world."

This statement suggests that when you lie down to sleep, you experience contentment and peace, stemming from the confidence that all is well and in harmony in your world. (Posted: 06/11/2024)