Horse Hippie’s Morning Mantras

Winter Solstice Blessings ❄️ Morning Mantra: "Today I will celebrate the natural pause, the longest night that holds the promise of light." I actually love winter. I see beauty in the gray skies, the bare limbs, and the thought of everything nested in and cozy.  I love the idea of taking a nice long break to renew, reflect and refresh. An opportunity to go inward with deep intention, to...

Morning Mantra: “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”  Life isn’t meant to be lived in a bubble.  You couldn’t even if you wanted to because everything changes, challenges occur, and we are often faced with our limits. We grow when we stretch our wings.  We are designed to evolve, to learn, to expand our consciousness. To live our best life as our best self.  That ca...

Morning Mantra: "There are two kinds of people in this world; Givers and Takers.  The Takers might eat better, but the Givers sleep better."  Will you be a Giver or a Taker today? Givers advance the world, Takers advance themselves at the expense of others. Givers are relationship oriented, Takers are agenda oriented. Givers understand that we are all connected, Takers separate themselve...

Morning Mantra: "I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good I can do."    We tend to thing too big.  Like if we can't solve world hunger then our contribution to the food bank is not enough.  We are embarrassed by our lack.  If we don't have the money to adopt a family for Christmas then our volunteering to pack gifts for the shelter is not...

Morning Mantra: "I never lose; I either succeed or I learn."  There is no such thing as failure because even if you don't succeed in your attempt, you will learn many valuable lessons from it. One thing you will learn is how important your goal is to you.  And if it's important, you'll try again, over and over. A few other things you'll learn are your strength, your t...

Morning Mantra: "Do more things that make you forget to check your phone."  If your cell phone gets more attention than your health, your relationships, and the pursuit of your best life, you might want to re-evaluate your priorities. The more time we spend interconnected via technology, the less time we have to develop authentic relationships in the real world.  The more of our life we...

Morning Mantra: "The meaning of life is to experience, to create, and to love, in whatever way is yours." We often wonder, "What is the meaning of my life?"  I found the following definition somewhere- sorry I can't remember where- and it stuck with me. I hope you find it helpful. Life is about creating. Making things that didn’t exist before – quilts, music, friendships,...

Morning Mantra: "Tell people what you need.  You'll either get it or realize they can't give it to you.  Both are gifts." We often assume that people should know what we need.  If they KNOW me they should understand my needs well enough for me not to have to tell them. The truth is, you should never assume others know what you want or need emotionally. It's hard, but neces...

Morning Mantra: "Today, I choose joy."  It can be pretty difficult these days but you must not allow the world to pull you down with its negativity.  Instead, choose to change the world around you with your own positive outlook. Imagine living this day filled with joy, happiness and positive purpose. Imagine it, then take one more step and actually do it!  Focus on the things that you ca...

Morning Mantra: "I am unstoppable.” You are going to want to give up at times. Don't.  Dig deep. Take a break. Get inspired by the strength of others. Focus on your goals. Do what you have to do. Just. Don’t. Quit.  Continue you on despite the failures and doubts. You've done it before and you can do it again.  Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into pos...

Morning Mantra: "Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."  Today, as you go about your day, try to remember that that there is probably someone having a tougher day than you. There is always someone trying to be positive in the face of a battle. There is always someone that needs love and support. There is always someone that needs to be lifted as life...

Morning Mantra: "Your life should be something you enjoy, not something you have to endure."   Your life belongs to you. It's not selfish to want the best for yourself.  It's not selfish to want to be happy. It's not selfish to want to feel supported, cherished and valued. It's not selfish to ask, "What am I getting out of this?", and if the answer is, &quot...

Morning Mantra: "Be where your feet are." For me, this mantra means staying grounded and present in my lived human experience, being mindful and having awareness, and enjoying the moment. The great risk these days it is that there are so many other things that can become a surrogate for being present to life. We can get so caught up in the availability of information and knowledge that w...

Morning Mantra: “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.”  If you find yourself with others who are angry, hateful, resentful, discouraged, and critical, that's when you can make the most difference by shining your positive light. It is not easy. All too often we react to negativity by being negative, but that just escalates the energy.  When those around you are frustrated and imp...

Morning Mantra: "Sometimes, you just need to be." We are constantly seeking... Validation. Love. Peace. Understanding. Knowledge. Rewards. Happiness. Achievement. To be different than we are. In all of this chasing and seeking we have forgotten how to not be doing something all. the. time. There is nothing wrong with going after what you want. But it's just as important to stop and...

Morning Mantra: "Strive for progress not perfection."   It's not about being perfect, it's about the effort you put in. When you bring that effort every single day, that's when transformation happens.  Slow, focused progress towards your goal. Can it be uncomfortable to take action? Sure it can, but in order to accomplish anything worthwhile, you must step outside your com...

Morning Mantra: "If you never ask, the answer is always 'No'."  This is one of my favorite things to tell people because 65% of the time you ask for something you get it.  That's a pretty good statistic.  So why are we so hesitant to ask for even a simple thing like a better seat, for the restaurant to prepare your food the way you want it, or for a refund? If we find it h...

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, by their limited knowledge of your strengths, or their opinion of your history.   No one should let other people bully or pressure them into being less than they are.  Don't dilute yourself to fit their narrative. Stand tall, proud, and beautiful.  Just as y...

Morning Mantra: "I will not let my ego hijack my happiness." Ah, the ego.  That greedy, stubborn, annoying, self-centered voice in our heads.  The first step in conquering its control is to recognize it.  Here are a few ways I use to help me see who is talking in my head; the ego or the soul.  The ego seeks to serve itself. The soul seeks to serve others. The ego seeks outward recognitio...

Morning Mantra: "Don't promise when you are happy, don't reply when you are angry, and don't decide when you are sad."  Emotions are tricky.  The word emotion means energy in motion.  This energy (emotion) can be fleeting, so when we make decisions based on them, we can end up wishing we hadn't. Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of how your emotions dr...

Morning Mantra: "Being good at something shouldn't be the point of doing it."  We are all raised in such an achievement-oriented society that we believe our worth lies in our level of talent.  We are led to believe that we should only do something if we can win or be a success.  We are taught that we shouldn't bother unless we are good at it. What if we flip the script by tryin...

Morning Mantra: Replace “Why is this happening to me?” With “What is this teaching me?” Life doesn't happen TO you, it just happens and then you respond to what happens.  Your attitude when you respond can make all the difference in your happiness and desire to learn and grow. For example, you will never learn how to be brave, unless you feel fear. You will never learn what not to do, if you...

Morning Mantra: "Gratitude and attitude are choices.” Choosing to be thankful for who and what’s in your life instead of complaining about what you don’t have will change everything.  Gratitude is an antidote to negative emotions, a neutralizer of envy, hostility, worry, and irritation. Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life, even if it’s scarce, even if it’s hard to find,...

Morning Mantra: "Borrow someone else's light until your light can shine brightly again."  Strength, peace, and courage can all come and go when we are faced with trials.  Sometimes you need to hang onto some else's hope. Someone else's peace and sanity while yours is under siege. Make sure to let people know when your strength is fading, when your light is dimming.  Look f...