By David
Mantras annoy me. They really do. I
physically react against them. My eye will twitch, my fingers tense up, and I
shut my mouth as hard as I possibly can to prevent any jokes from escaping the
dark crevices of my twisted sense of humour.
Unfortunately, I’m a total hypocrite: I hate them but I use them.
There are times when having a four-word
phrase keeps me focussed and helps me push through whatever obstacle is in my
path. It might be about my
self-worth,
my relationships,
my health,
my work…
anything.
Some mantras I only use for a season, or
for a specific issue in my world and then the season changes, the issue
resolves and I let that mantra go. But there is one mantra that I just can’t let go, it sticks in my mind
and I carry it with me wherever I am:
Chase what you love.
I once worked in a large accounting
firm. I met newly graduated accountants who were so excited to finally be
experiencing what they had studied for so long, only to discover one
devastating thing…
they hated accounting.
Some went back to university to study
what they were actually passionate about - physiotherapy, biology, history;
others started working in museums and galleries, finally chasing their artistic
dreams; others still went adventuring around the world, they chased the sunset.
I promised myself that I would skip this
heartache and I would use four words to help me:
Chase what you love.
So I chased my passions, even when they
didn’t make sense. Sure,
sometimes it was tough (like when I had no money and had to couch-surf for a
few months in Sydney) but it’s
always worked out eventually. I now get paid to do amazing things that help
others; I am surrounded by talented, creative and beautiful people; and I am
where I am because I never stop chasing.
All I want for people is to live their
own chase. So choose today, choose to chase.
Chase with passion.
Chase with fire.
Chase with focus.
Chase with love.
Chase with perseverance.
Chase with hope.
You are your best, your most honest,
your most open, and your most loving when you are in your own chase.
Nothing feels better than chasing what
you love.
So chase life.
A bit about the author:
David is my beautiful fiancé, and he asked me one day if he would be able to share some posts on my blog, which I was absolutely over the moon about! He is a quiet soul who I don't talk about a lot (or at all) on my blog, but I promise he does exist! He is so good at articulating about these positive mindset/wellbeing topics that I knew it would be the perfect extension to my blog. I am hoping that we can make this a regular thing and that he will want to share some more 'motivational' type posts in the future (please say yes David). Thank again David for letting me share this xx
A bit about the author:
David is my beautiful fiancé, and he asked me one day if he would be able to share some posts on my blog, which I was absolutely over the moon about! He is a quiet soul who I don't talk about a lot (or at all) on my blog, but I promise he does exist! He is so good at articulating about these positive mindset/wellbeing topics that I knew it would be the perfect extension to my blog. I am hoping that we can make this a regular thing and that he will want to share some more 'motivational' type posts in the future (please say yes David). Thank again David for letting me share this xx
Aw this is lovely! I feel kind of the same way about mantras but totally use them as well. Can't wait to read more by David!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it! I am really hoping he will be willing to share some more!! xx
DeleteExcellent post from David! I'm not real big on the mantras thing myself, but occasionally I have chanted 1 or 2 in my brain over & over until I felt it. I do have a thing for inspirational quotes though. Bring on more motivational/inspirational posts!
ReplyDeleteIt is sometimes good to have a mantra, no matter how annoying or stupid they seem! They can be so useful xx
DeleteThis is such a beautiful post, so inspiring, and even though it might make you cringe ;) - so motivating also!
ReplyDeleteAmy // www.thenoiseinwonderland.com
Thank you Amy! So glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteLovely post! I had to chuckle at that opening line. I have the same reaction to a lot of motivational quotes, and yet I use them all the time too.
ReplyDeleteHaha it's always the way! I see them printed on things and go 'that's so stupid!' but then use it myself xx
DeleteI loved reading this! Some great advice, can't wait to read more from David :)
ReplyDeleteDi from Max The Unicorn
So glad you enjoyed it Di! xx
DeleteI absolutely loved this post 😊
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it!! xx
DeleteLove this! I actually love mantras and affirmations.
ReplyDeleteI think chasing life is incredible!
Shannon x.
www.shannongibb.blogspot.com.au
Mantras are not really my thing either!
ReplyDeleteMaddie | www.maddiesbeautyspot.com
Yes yes yes!! I love this, he's really good at this. Girl, I feel so inspired, I love these kind of posts. Those post that make you look where you are and where you are heading; the ones that make you think twice. I have to admit I love mantras, there's just so much wisdom on them that you gotta love them. Chasing life is an incredible thing to do.
ReplyDeleteBrenda Brooks | Live. Laugh. Love & Make Up
This is a beautiful post Laura. I was forced to study Business and Finance even though my heart was not in it. I hardly use what I studied; except for a tiny portion. But luckily, life's twists and turns had me ending up where I am now... So I can't complain.
ReplyDeleteLubz || LUBZSAYS
OMG mantras annoy me... really love this post
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