Sometimes we could all use a shove in the right direction. The modern day world can be so stressful sometimes it can be hard to know which direction to go in. These are the times you need to look back in time to ancient practices.

It isn’t uncommon to be stressed out these days. Actually, it is more popular to be stressed than stress-free. The modern day world is ridiculously complicated, and in these times it can be extremely useful to look back and study how ancient civilizations dealt with their issues. In this instance, Buddhist and Hinduist societies. Buddhism and Hinduism are famous for their stress relieving techniques. They used only the natural remedies as medicine and they fixed what they could by using their mind. This is where mindfulness comes into play.

Mindfulness is extremely beneficial for so many different reasons and health issues. It can be used to treat stress, heart problems, arthritis, and even cancer. However, mindfulness is especially useful when you just need to listen. Sometimes we have trouble deciding what the right thing to do is, or the right direction to go in, and mindful breathing can shed some enlightenment on any situation.

Mantras are the best way to practice mindfulness for a beginner. It can truly remind you of what you need to be doing and achieving. Mantras are phrases or words that are repeated in consonance to remind someone of an objective. Mantras are typically practiced during yoga and meditation, but simply repeating mantras throughout your day can even have a positive effect. If you are interested in what mantra is right for you, look to astrology. The cosmos always has a way of sending us the right messages at the right time. Thus, here is your mantra based on your zodiac sign. Simply repeat these phrases in a mindful state of mind. It does more than you think.

Aries – accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what could be.

Taurus – Nothing worth having comes easy.

Gemini – If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it.

Cancer – Never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.

Leo – It’s not all about me.

Virgo – I am Enough.

Libra – Follow your heart but take your brain with you. 

Scorpio – Kill them with kindness and bury them with a smile.

Sagittarius – Be willing to listen to others and be teachable. You are never right about everything, nobody is.

Capricorn – Worrying will never change the outcome.

Aquarius – Open mind, open heart.

Pisces – Don’t overthink, just let it go.