By Damien McCloud - SpinOut Fitness, SF

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Today, I embarked on a heartfelt exploration of self-discovery and empowerment, weaving together my personal affirmation with timeless mantras. This wasn’t just about repeating words; it was a profound journey into the transformative power of language, a quest to shape my reality and guide myself toward the fullest expression of who I am.

The Heart of My Exploration

At the core of this journey, I crafted an affirmation, a beacon of positivity and motivation designed to resonate deeply within me. I meticulously removed any trace of negativity, focusing solely on the present moment, to create a mantra that serves as a constant reminder of my own power and potential.

Infusing My Path with Ancient Wisdom: Om Mani Padme Hum

In the spaces between my affirmations, I whispered the sacred mantra “Om mani padme hum.” This ancient phrase, rich with Buddhist wisdom, reminds me of the boundless potential within, offering a path from the turmoil of the mind to the peace of enlightenment.

The Resonance of Stillness: Om (or Aum) pronounced

After each recitation of ancient wisdom, I embraced the vibrational stillness of “Ohmmmmmmmmmmm.” This sound is more than a symbol; it’s a bridge to the present, a call to mindfulness that centers me in the here and now, enveloping me in peace.

The Culmination of this Journey

After repeating my personalized affirmation 13 times, surrounded by these powerful phrases, I concluded with a singular, resonant recitation of the mantra. This moment was a seal on my intentions, a testament to the transformative journey of my words.

Embracing This Mantra in Your Life

To weave this mantra into your daily tapestry, find a sanctuary of quietude. Sit comfortably, breathe deeply, and let yourself be fully present. Recite the affirmation slowly, let each word resonate within you, pause to feel its essence before moving on to “Om mani padme hum” and the grounding “Ohmmmmmmmmmmm.”

This practice is a communion with your inner self, a daily rite to align with your highest essence, attract joy and success, and walk life’s journey with confidence and gratitude.

In Closing

As I share this journey with you, remember the profound impact our words can wield on our lives. By filling our minds and hearts with positive affirmations and the wisdom of ages, we can reshape our perspectives, our experiences, and indeed, our reality.

The Mantra:

Each day, get better and better.

Each day, I become a more evolved version of myself, improving in health, wisdom, and joy.

Each day, I trust the universe positions me where I need to be for empowering my highest self.

Each day, I attract what is meant for me effortlessly, my energy attracts positive outcomes and success.

Each day, my faith in the perfect timing of my life assures me each moment unfolds exactly as it’s meant to.

Each day, I navigate my life’s path with confidence, welcoming each experience with gratitude, drawing opportunities, relationships, and love naturally.

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Embrace this mantra daily as a tool for sustained transformation, integration and to be an anti-fragile being. Watch as your world reflects back to you the power and positivity of your thoughts, intentions and manifestations, leading you to a life fully expressed.

Afterword:

How to pronounce Om or Aum

1. Empty your breath and as you exhale release all negativity and desire.

2. Fill up fully and as you deeply Inhale warmth, gratitude and love

3. Position your mouth as you would say the vowel “U”.

4. With your mouth position unchanged, start pronouncing AUM. This is where the throaty “O” comes from.

5. Finish with “M” as deep humming for as long as you have the breath to do so.

6. Remember to keep the mouth position unchanged until you get to the finishing M

The meaning of “Om Mani Padme Hum”

“Om Mani Padme Hum” is a sacred Sanskrit mantra with profound significance in Buddhism, particularly within Tibetan traditions. This mantra is often translated and interpreted in various ways, but one common understanding is as follows:

• Om: A sacred syllable found in Indian religions. It represents the universe and the ultimate reality, signifying the essence of the entire universe.

• Mani: Means “jewel” or “bead.” It symbolizes the intention to become enlightened, compassionate, and loving.

• Padme: Means “lotus,” representing wisdom. The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and enlightenment, as it grows in muddy water but blooms above it, untainted.

• Hum: Represents indivisibility and is often thought to symbolize the practitioner’s impure body, speech, and mind; it also indicates the transformation of the impure into the pure.

Together, “Om Mani Padme Hum” can be understood to encapsulate the essence of the path to enlightenment. It suggests that through the practice of a path that is an indivisible union of method and wisdom (symbolized by the jewel in the lotus), one can transform the impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha.

The mantra is often associated with the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan: Chenrezig), and its recitation is believed to invoke his blessing and aid in the cultivation of compassion and loving-kindness. It’s used in meditation, prayer, and practice, serving as a tool for spiritual transformation and the development of positive qualities within oneself. The repetition of the mantra is said to purify the heart and mind, help remove obstacles to enlightenment, and bring the practitioner closer to realizing the ultimate nature of reality.

Namaste - Damien

SpinOut Fitness

Damien is an owner and founder of the first Waterbike fitness club and experience located in San Francisco’s South Beach Harbor.