Mantra Series | I LOVE YOU, I'M LISTENING

WHY I'M OBSESSED WITH THIS MANTRA LATELY

The concept of self-love has come up a lot in my realm in the last little while, probably because it’s something that I’m lacking and craving most. I’m struggling in loving very specific things about myself in this moment. My body, My career, My finances. Things I’m sure most of you reading this can relate to. I’ve put on a ton of weight over the last few years and I’m struggling in loving the body that I’m in. I’m struggling in listening to that voice inside of me that is telling me I’m on the wrong career path. I’m struggling. THat’s why this mantra stuck out so much to me. 

To say it cuts a little like a knife (thanks Bon Jovi), is an understatement. 

I know deep down a lot of my issues around weight and food are because I’m not tuning into what my body is trying to tell me. I’m not allow stillness, silence and space for my inner voice to shine through. Instead i’m eating junk with a side of emotion in an effort to stifle truths. 

This mantra is signalling to my inner knowing that it’s time to reconnect. It’s showing my body and mind love, forgiveness, compassion and stillness. 

Inhale. Exhale.

HOW I USE THIS MANTRA

In Meditation

I’ve been using this mantra whenever I take a quiet seat. I’ve also coupled it with some self-treatment Reiki I’ve been doing since getting my Level 1 a few weeks ago…more on that later!

I’ll sit quietly, one hand on my heart, the other on my stomach. I will take a few calm breaths, letting go of my natural reaction to want to pull my stomach in out of shame. 

“I love you, I’m listening”

And then wait.

I wait a few breaths before saying it over and over again. Saying it until it creates some sort of visceral response.

I love you, I’m listening. 

Inhale. Exhale. 

With My Reflection

I’ll also use the mantra when I’m getting out of the shower and passing by the mirror naked. Talk about a mindset shift! This space is usually filled with judgment or avoidance.

But to stand vulnerably in front of your own reflection and say loving words has never felt so hard, yet so good. 

Give it a try!