Our days can easily get out of hand when our mind is in overdrive. Its like driving a car with our foot pressed on the accelerator. Unsure where we are heading but driving hard to get somewhere.

car in overdrive

Our ego is in command “Keep pushing you’ll get there!”
Its voice is much louder than the small questioning inner voice  “Where are we going? … Is this the way to happiness?…”

In the state of overdrive we reinforce our habitual behaviors and thinking. There is no awareness of self, just a mindless mind running the show. Pretty scary eh?!

We have to pause in order to hear the small inner voice that comes from our heart and intuitive being. When we pause and become still we can hear it. As we listen, it becomes our guide on how to live our lives and find true happiness. The more we pause the more insights we have into ourselves and the world around us. The more creativity and inspiration opens up. We experience inner transformation and happiness.

So the next time you notice yourself as a mindless driver in overdrive, remember this mantra:

When I pause I transform

pause and transform

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

26 comments on “*Mantra for Today – transform

  1. Louise Gallagher's avatar

    What a beautiful mantra for today, for everyday!

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  2. Val T Boyko's avatar

    Thank you Louise 🙂

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  3. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    I will certainly remember this, Val. Thank you. 🙂

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  4. Hariod Brawn's avatar

    It is odd that one of the most delicious of experiences for we humans – the simple pausing of mind to allow life fully to exist in presence – is the one that we are always in the greatest rush to get beyond. H ❤

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  5. Karen Haas's avatar

    Hi Val. Simple, pure, true.

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  6. Jet Eliot's avatar

    Delightful advice and mantra, Val, thank you. 🙂

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  7. nrhatch's avatar

    And yet not choice but habit rules the unreflecting herd.” ~ William Wordsworth

    Here’s to taking time to *PAUSE* and reflect!

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  8. smilecalm's avatar

    pleasant words to take
    on my day’s travels 🙂

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  9. Jewels's avatar

    Ahhh… yes. This is sooo good Val. x ❤

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  10. Alok Singhal's avatar

    What a beautiful thought to go with at the starting of Monday. Happy week!

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  11. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    Love that Mantra Val.. I have been doing more ‘Pausing’ of late.. Enjoy a Transformational Week ❤ Hugs Sue xx

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  12. Susan's avatar
    suzicate

    It’s in that pause we find what matters…

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  13. Suzanne's avatar
    learningtocry

    Thanks Val, for the reminder.
    This morning I had set my intention for the day as I was not going to strive for anything. How unAmerican! Ha ha! I also walked in the park and some things came into perspective. So I’m right there with you in the power of getting off of automatic pilot, pausing, and listening for the inner wisdom.
    Suzanne. : )

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      There is power and inner wisdom to be discovered in the pause. So happy your day was one turning off automatic pilot Suzanne! Thank you for stopping my.

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  14. Tiny's avatar

    Been there…nowadays just a little less so, but this is a great mantra to remember when the gas pedal pushes itself to the floor 🙂

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