Horse Hippie’s Morning Mantras

Morning Mantra: “It doesn’t matter who you used to be, what matters is who you’ve become.” We are not where we were born.  We are not what happened to us.  We are not the bad choices we chose or the mistakes we made.  We are all allowed to change anytime we want and be better than we were. One way to continue to grow is to become observant. Notice the world around you.  The world is full of exampl...

Morning Mantra: “You cannot separate peace from freedom.” Freedom is a chance for a better life. Freedom is to know you are as valued as the next person. Freedom is the choice to say No. Freedom is the chance to do what you love. Freedom is the ability to live your life as your true self. Freedom is not a privilege for some, it must be for all. #BeFree  #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMan...

Morning Mantra: “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” If you are feeling anxiety, try this grounding tool. Look around you.  Find 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.  Grounding takes your mind away from what is causing your anxiety and onto things you can manage.  Anx...

Morning Mantra: “Your experience of the external world is a reflection of the state of your internal world.” A life fully lived isn’t a life free from problems, they are inevitable. But instead of resisting them in a constant state of searching for happiness, learn to embrace life- problems and all- without wishing it was different.  Learn to say “Yes” to your flawed and imperfect life. Stop tryin...

Morning Mantra: “There are two places you need to go to often; a place that heals you and a place that inspires you.” These places don’t need to be a real destination, they can be a change of scenery OR a change of thought.  Taking time to be in nature or taking time to meditate.  Taking a ride to watch a sunset or taking a break and listening to really good music.  Where you “go” to heal or be in...

Morning Mantra: “If you only say one prayer, let it be, Thank You.” Start your day with an attitude of gratitude. Give thanks for every moment, even the difficult ones, for they teach us humility. Give thanks for every person, even the absent ones, for they teach us to appreciate those that are here. Give thanks for the times when things didn’t work out, for they teach us how to adapt. Give thanks...

Morning Mantra: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” There are people who might be rude to us or snap at us or not be very likeable, and as hard as it is for our egos to not like that moment, we have the greatest power, the greatest gift - and that is kindness.  Sometimes kindness is walking away. Sometimes kindness is smiling. Sometimes kindness is forgiving. Sometimes kindness is spe...

Morning Mantra: “It’s the darkness that teaches you the value of the light you bring to this world in the first place.” When we face aversity many times we stifle our emotions and harden our hearts to protect us from hurt. We ignore our dark feelings and try to live as if we don’t have any. The problem with that is the more you deny these dark thoughts and feelings, the more power you give them. Y...

Morning Mantra: “It’s perfectly okay to do less when you are dealing with more.” Managing your stress, balancing your emotions, and feeling okay when you are dealing with a lot in life is a priority. Life can be an ebb and flow of busy chaos and a less frantic pace. If you find yourself under a long period of pressure, make sure to take a step back for some self-care. Long periods of stress are no...

Morning Mantra: “Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.” How you look at change has a huge impact on your life. If you are fearful of change it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. If you are a hopeful person, it feels encouraging because things might get better. If you are a confident person, change is inspiring because you see the challenges that...

Morning Mantra: “The healthiest response to life is joy.” Most people think happiness is attached to pleasure, but the truth is happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. These result in temporary feelings that are outside of yourself. As quickly as they come, they can leave and so does your joy. Happiness is an inside job. It's the joyful spiritual experience of living...

Morning Mantra: "Be the things you loved about the people who are gone." What was it about them that you kept in your heart?  Was it the kindness they showed you when you were feeling down? Was it the guidance they offered when you felt lost? Or maybe it was their generosity, sense of humor, or work ethic? These were not just their lessons, they were a sharing of energy. We carry a littl...

Morning Mantra: "If you have to convince someone that you matter, then you don't." If you have to tame yourself to be loved, leave. People may not always tell you how they feel but they will show you. Keeping a space in your heart for someone that doesn't want to be in it will never convince them to make space for you.  You will never have to force things that are truly meant t...

Morning Mantra: “Some beautiful paths cannot be discovered without getting lost.” Your journey in life has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needs to be to do that.  Don’t think you’ve lost time or traveled too far in the wrong direction.  There is no short-cutting to life. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to now.  And now is right on ti...

Morning Mantra: "Search for the good and you'll find it." If you look for people that don't like you, you'll find them. If you look for people who leave you out, put you down, lie to you, or treat you bad, you'll find them too. But... If you look for people who need a friend, you'll find them. If you look for people to include you, laugh at your jokes, and value...

Morning Mantra: “If it’s out of your hands, then give it freedom from your mind.” You can’t control everything.  Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out. Worrying and over-thinking only make you anxious. Let go a little and just let life happen. #BeWillingToRelax #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #MorningMantra #WordsToInspire #InspirationalQuotes #SmallBusinessOwner #...

Morning Mantra: "If you don't recognize that perfect is the enemy of good, you'll miss a lot of joy." Stop trying to be perfect, it's not possible. It can actually have the reverse affect on your happiness.  For no one and nothing is perfect, and if that is the standard you have set, you will constantly be unhappy, and you will miss the wonder in the average, or good enoug...

Morning Mantra: “Find a way not an excuse.” Don't be discouraged by the distance you still have to travel to reach your goal. Instead, appreciate how many “life miles” you have already covered. Your struggles have changed you into a stronger person, one that is better prepared for any new obstacles.  Better prepared to figure things out. Don’t listen to that inner voice of doubt or to anyone...

Morning Mantra: "Be the rainbow to someone else's storm." So many times people that are going through a storm are too embarrassed or proud to ask for help. They think it makes them look weak, or they fear rejection if they ask. Maybe you feel like you can’t help because you have nothing left to give, give anyway. Maybe you feel like your help won't be appreciated, help anyway....

Morning Mantra: “You are what you think, you create your reality.” If you think it’s permanent, then it’s permanent. If you think you’ve reached your limit, then you have. If you think you’ll never get better, then you won’t.   If you think you are not worthy, then you aren’t. If you think you'll never get that job, then you won't. Get it? Your thoughts tell you your reality, how to feel...

Morning Mantra: “Do what's right not what's easy.” Always do what feels right to your soul regardless of what other people say or do.  It is you that will have to live with the knowledge of your choice. Doing what’s right isn’t always easy but KNOWING what is right is. If it doesn’t FEEL right then it’s probably not. Embrace your inner strength and make the difficult choice of doing what...

Morning Mantra: “Sometimes when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.” It can be so frustrating if you are not where you want to be in life.  Hang in there because life has her own rhythm and timing.  Find comfort in the knowledge that sometimes life's challenges are simply paving the way for something better. You’ll be amazed at how magically things start to fall...

Morning Mantra: “Tough times don’t last but tough people do.” Your struggles won't last, they never do. The day will come when happiness becomes your best friend, and the days of hardships will be in the past.  One day, you’re going to remember what it was like to be you a year ago, or even a week ago, and you’re going to be so glad that you fought against the sadness.  You’re going to be so...

Morning Mantra: “There is no expiration date on re-inventing yourself.” It’s not too late to try again. It’s not too late to be who you always wanted to be. It’s not too late to go places you want to see. It’s not too late to learn new things. It’s not too late to change yourself, your life, your goals, your dreams. It's not too late to choose a different path. It’s not too late to have a wil...

Morning Mantra: “You can’t control what others do, but you can control how you respond." Sometimes not saying anything at all says everything. It’s a hard lesson to learn, but  even if you do react, it won’t change anything, it won’t make people suddenly love and respect you, it won’t magically change their minds.  Sometimes it’s better to just let things be, don’t fight for closure, don’t as...