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4 Mantras to Radically Heal Your Relationships
Suffering is a part of life. You can’t avoid it. Obstacles will present themselves at some point. Much of the suffering we encounter when it comes to those that we love, is due to miscommunication.
This miscommunication wears many masks. Whether it’s sadness, anger, resentment, anxiety, or other hurtful feelings, they put a toll on our relationships and our health.
We only have so much energy in one lifetime, and being mindful of how to disperse that energy is extremely important.
I saw a great interview from Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist Monk, a few days ago. In the interview, he shared four great mantras that will not only improve your relationships, but also open a new dimension of trust, openness, and love.
Unbeknownst to me, I have been practicing a variation of these mantras.
During the past few months when my wife and I needed to uproot and change our life on the fly, I knew I needed to practice mindfulness and presence if I was going to continue being in a healthy relationship.
Below I wanted to share these beautiful mantras and why they are important.
