The messages that we give to ourselves determine our activities.  We therefore need to make sure that the way we have programmed and utilise our mind is empowering, not deflating.

I wanted to share with you the mantra/serenity prayer that I use for myself.

The words and concepts have come from Stoic authors, Zen Buddhists, thought leaders and enlightened beings. 

I am here, now, present in this moment 

Knowing the things that are in my control 

Conscious of the things that are not 

With the Wisdom to know the difference 

I am Able to recognise and diminish the egoic self 

And hear any negative voices for what they truly are

Aware that all I have and all I need Is with me now

I am An Explorer of the Mind, An Adventurer of the Soul 

Living a truthful and authentic life, 

Connected with my inner being and outer world 

I could leave this world now, so I am grateful for the opportunities of this moment

Learning, listening

Aware that I do not know 

I do not know 

I do not know and am comfortable in this 

Knowing This too shall pass

I have arrived in this moment of my journey

Focused on this step alone

Here, Now 

My true self 

Present 

This is it 

So be it.