Horse Hippie’s Morning Mantras

Morning Mantra: “One life. Just one. Why aren’t we running like we are on fire towards our wildest dreams?” You only have one life, how do you want to spend it? Apologizing? Worrying? Dieting? Regretting? Questioning? Fearing? Hating yourself? Chasing after people that don’t care? Of course not. So be brave. Take risks. Chase those dreams. Love deeply and openly. Forgive quickly. Let go of what do...

Morning Mantra: “A mind is its own place, and in itself, can make a heaven of hell and a hell of heaven.” A big, tough samurai once went to see a little monk.  “Monk,” he said, in a voice accustomed to instant obedience; “teach me about heaven and hell!” The monk looked up at this mighty warrior and replied with utter disdain, “Teach you about heaven and hell?  I couldn’t teach you about anything....

Morning Mantra: “In order to love who you are you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.” Every experience in life, everything with which we have come in contact with in life, is a chisel which has been cutting away at our life statue, molding, modifying, shaping it.  We are part of all we have met. Everything we have seen, heard, felt or thought has had its hand in molding us, shaping us. E...

Morning Mantra: “Make your wants, want you.” Don’t beg, don’t push, don’t stress, don’t feel desperate. Just work on you.  You attract what you are, not what you want.  If you want more, be more. Be more love. Be more kindness. Be more healthy. Be more of what you want. Then, relax, it will come to you if it is meant for you. #BeMore #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #WordsT...

Morning Mantra: “Time is how you spend your love.” Every day there is an important choice you need to make.  You have to choose whether to cherish or to waste the most valuable thing you have- time. Today you can choose to use it wisely, appreciating every minute, loving the people that love you, focusing on all the good that you have. Find what makes you happy, find people that make you smile, fi...

Morning Mantra: “You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” Whenever I meet or read about a strong person, I want to ask, “What darkness did you conquer in your story?” Strength is developed through adversity. We aren’t born with it. It’s like a muscle you must use for it to get bigger.  Anyone can run from their problems, or hide in temporary coping mechanisms, but it req...

Morning Mantra: “Some people find fault like there is a reward for it.” Finding fault with someone is easy. What is more difficult is to look for the good in them when they make mistakes, are different then you, or behave in a way you disapprove of. We all have things we do or say that could be seen as weeds in our life, yet we all also have flowers. Loving others (which is our greatest journey on...

Morning Mantra: “The older I get, the less I feel the need to be included, to be understood, or to be accepted.” It takes the wisdom of aging to realize that the only opinion that really matters, is yours.  The only person you need to like, is you. You learn to relish your own company. Wisdom gains you the only understanding you require; to understand who you really are. To know your truth, your j...

Morning Mantra: “Rule number one: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule number two: It’s all small stuff.” If you want to test your memory, try remembering what you were so worried about a year ago. You’ll probably discover that you can’t remember the little things that had you so worked up. It helps to ask yourself if the problem is fixable. If it is, then you don’t need to worry. If it’s not, then t...

Morning Mantra: “The more you do, the more you fail.  The more you fail, the more you learn.  The more you learn, the better you get.” I’d rather fail over and over trying to do what I love, than settle. There is nothing wrong with making mistakes, they are part of the human experience.  Just acknowledge them, take responsibility for them, and learn from them. Then try again. What is the point of...

Morning Mantra: “Disappointment is the gap that exist between expectation and reality.” Being disappointment by something or someone is not fun. You expect something you ordered to be like the ad described. You expect people to behave the way you would.  You expect to be a certain place in your life by now. It’s difficult to stay positive if you are constantly disappointed. Disappointment is just...

Morning Mantra: “This feeling is temporary.” Oftentimes we make choices based on how we feel in the moment. I bet you can think of a few times.  I know I can. This can lead to hurt feelings, troubled relationships, and even a more difficult life. Try to treat your feelings like visitors; understand that they come and go.  Acknowledge them, try and understand them, but do not let them move in and r...

Morning Mantra: “Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big.” Dreams are like gifts; they cannot be realized unless you open them. These gifts were given to you for a reason. You can either open it and see what is in store for you, or you can let fear decide. At least let that choice be yours. Caution is good, but fear will create limits.  Your fear, or the fear instilled by s...

Morning Mantra: "How pain changes you is up to you.  You can come out bitter, or you can come out better." Projecting your pain onto others is easy. Transferring pain into purpose takes work. You must be willing to face your pain. You must be brave enough to explore the darkness.  Turn your trauma into art. Turn your shadows into a friend. Turn the hurt of your past into experiences. Tur...

Morning Mantra: “Make sure you make time for yourself this week.” The most important relationship that you will ever have is with yourself. This relationship needs the same amount of time and commitment as any other one. Make it a priority.  Make a date with yourself. Make your favorite meal. Do something that makes your inner child happy. Take yourself for a walk. Take a salt bath. Get a massage,...

Morning Mantra: “Grow through what you go through.” Life can be much like a garden and you a flower. Some days can be so tough that you might feel like you are a seed, buried in a deep dark place. You can’t see the light much less feel the warmth of it. These dormant times are important.  If you look at this as being PLANTED not buried, you will see your way out.  A way you can grow and blossom. ...

Morning Mantra: “I choose peace.” Making a peaceful existence for yourself can be difficult in this fast- paced, stress-filled world.  I repeat this mantra and the following passage each day to help set my mind in the right direction. Whatever I do and wherever I go, today I choose peace. I will not let the negative energy of others get to me; to my mind, my thoughts, my actions, my emotions. I re...

Morning Mantra: "The bad news is nothing lasts forever. The good news is nothing lasts forever." When you are encouraged to "treasure" the amazing moments because they won't last forever, remember to also reassure yourself that you will survive the hard times because, they don't last forever either. Nothing does, unfortunately and fortunately. #BeOpenForAllOfLife #BeH...

Morning Mantra: “Rejection can be protection.” Sometimes when we think we are being rejected, it’s the Universe protecting us from someone or something that isn’t meant for us. Try looking at rejection as redirection. You are being redirected to something better. More aligned with the highest version of you. When you look at it this way it eliminates the fear that can creep in from rejection. The...

Morning Mantra: "No one gets to tell you who you are."  You are not defined by someone else's partial view of your life, your strengths, or your history.  Their inability to only see or appreciate their version of you does not limit you, only them.  No one should let other people bully or pressure them into being less than they are.  Or someone they are not. Don't dilute yourse...

Morning Mantra: “Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgement.” Your Mind is your thoughts. How you think is based on life experiences, conditioning, and external influences. Your Heart is your emotions. How you feel is created based on how you think about your experiences; how you felt when something happened, or anticipation of future ones. Your Soul i...

Morning Mantra: “We rise by lifting others.” In a world where it is easier than ever to find fault, criticize, and ignore the needs of others, it is always a beautiful thing when we feel supported. Yesterday I shared something personal. How I was broken by the thought of losing my heart horse. Most of you have never met me, yet the outpouring of support and kind words was amazing. You lifted me. I...

Morning Mantra: “Your emotional reaction doesn’t change the situation; it just changes how you feel about it.” Yesterday I went to bring my horse in from his pasture and he was so lame he could barely walk. My heart sank. After coaxing him into his stall, checking for swelling, heat, cuts, or any obvious signs of injury, I tucked him in and went home to call the vet and go to work. I got so worked...

Morning Mantra: “Stay where your heart smiles.” You know the feeling. The one where you can swear your heart is happy. It’s not a place, a person, or a thing. It’s a habit. It’s the habit of finding your joy, even when it’s hiding from you. It’s a state of mind that you cultivate. Of course, you might feel the reason you are happy is a certain person, being at a certain place, or doing a certain t...

Morning Mantra: "Gratitude is medicine." Did you know that gratitude: >> Shields you from negativity >> Rewires your brain to a happier state >> Eliminates stress >> Helps you sleep better >> Boosts self-esteem and performance >> Improves relationships What else can you do or take that does this much good? And doesn't cost a thing. So, starting to...