What is a good Mantra (something short and simple) to repeat to yourself for happiness & motivation?

Answer 1

Thank You God for all the blessings I have in my life.

Answer 2

The Mantra of the breath. SO on the inhale and HAM on the exhale. Translated form Sanskrit it means "I AM That". When you focus on the breath and repeat the Mantra, the mind becomes perfectly still, at least for a few seconds, and thoughts can be fully observed as separate from you. When the thoughts increase bring the awareness back to breath and repetition of the Mantra, then notice again what happens in mind. Jesus taught, "BE STILL and Know I AM God!"

Answer 3

Most recited Mantra is-OM MA NE PADME HUM,the Mantra of the great compassionate Bodhisattva,for me ,i recite the name of Amitaba Buddha,may Buddha be with you.

Answer 4

A Mantra is given on the basis of the tradition.

Lord Ganesha is invoked through the mantra Aum. The Mandukya Upanishad elucidates the inner meaning of Aum, which embodies the highest wisdom. Aum has three syllables. A represents the waking state. U represents the dreaming state. M represents the state of deep sleep. Aum in its entirety, plus the moment of silence which follows
it, represents the shanti, the peace beyond understanding.Thus, Aum japa performed as an invocation to Lord Ganesha, the Lord of Wisdom and Knowledge—while love is welling up from our hearts and tears are for no reason flowing simultaneously—calls forth the knowledge of the entirety of our existence in these four categories of consciousness.

These are realms that God Ganesha rules over as Lord of Categories, and this is the knowledge that He can grant devotees who perform Aum japa and meditation on the meaning of Aum. For Aum japa to be effective, the mantra must be pronounced correctly. The first syllable is A, pronounced as the English word “awe,” but prolonged:
“aaa.” The second syllable is U, as in “roof,” pronounced
“oo” but prolonged: “ooo.” The third syllable is M, pronounced
“mm” with the front teeth gently touching and the sound prolonged: “mmmm.” Each repetition is sounded for about seven seconds, with two seconds on A, two seconds on U and three seconds on M, with a silence of about two seconds before the next repetition. The three syllables are run together: AAUUMM (silence),AAUUMM (silence), AAUUMM (silence). On the first syllable, A, we feel the solar plexus and chest vibrating. On the second syllable, U, the throat vibrates. The third syllable, M, vibrates the top of the head. Thus,
proper chanting of Aum is a high form of yoga, moving energy from the lower chakras of the body up to the highest chakra, or energy center— the sahasrara chakra at the crown of the head. Another traditional way to do this japa is to take a full breath and then chant the AUM three times as you exhale. The first repetition audible, the second is more quiet and the third is barely audible, as you concentrate within. Then inhale slowly as you visualize the image of our
loving Lord Ganesha in your mind. Then repeat the AUM again three times as you exhale. The breathing should not be forced, but natural,slow, gentle and rhythmical. We can use a japa mala with 108 beads and pass over one bead for each repetition, or do the japa for a prearranged period of time.
Two other Ganesha mantras are commonly used.
One is Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah, meaning “Praise
to Lord Ganesha.” This is the mantra of invocation,
adoration and worship. It is repeated at the beginning
of pujas, and it can be used for japa to invoke
Ganesha’s blessings for the auspicious beginning of
a task, project, change of life, community undertaking
or simply to offer Him our praise. Another special
mantra is Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah. This is Lord
Ganesha’s mula (“root”) mantra. It is also known as His bija mantra, for it combines Ganesha’s bija (“seed”) sound, Gam, with the phrase, “Praise be to Ganapati.” This mantra is used for yoga sadhana in which we invoke Ganesha and merge ourself with His supreme knowledge and peace.When the ganas and devas of Lord Ganesha are finally attracted to
the home shrine, the room will feel filled with spiritual energy. Thisfeeling indicates that Ganesha’s ganas are present, eager and willing to do whatever they can to maintain shanti, peace, within the homeand bind the family together.

By Satguru Sivaya Subramuniya Swami

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Answer 5

just the simple "om" mantra like the buddhists. very relaxing

Answer 6

The Lords Prayer.None better.

Answer 7

Some place a great deal of faith in 'Oon Yelliman'

CD

Answer 8

The phrase I live by is "Memento mori"

Answer 9

"Don't worry...be happy!" (there's even a song)

yaks(pbuh)

Answer 10

I think I can, I think I can.