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Living Mantras

by Reflective Self

Words returned to when reminding is needed. Born from what has been lived, offered freely.Living Mantras is a Reflective Self podcast. Each season begins with a story from my own life, accompanied by the lines born from it, in two voices: first person for the quiet return, second person for the days we need to be held.No prescription, only invitation. These are lines that have helped me, and I hope they find a place to land.Keep what stays. Release what doesn't.reflectiveself.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Welcome to Living Mantras

    Get to know the story and inspiration behind Living Mantras. A collection of grounding words drawn from lived experience for the moments that call for gentleness, honesty, reassurance, and a return to yourself.

  2. The Practice of Staying — Second Person

    For the Days We Need to Be Held In the second person This guided mantra offers emotional grounding for moments when you are sitting with the discomfort of having caused hurt, even when your intentions were good. Through compassionate language, mindful breathing, and gentle reminders, this…

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  3. The Practice of Staying — First Person

    For the Quiet Return In the first person This guided mantra offers emotional grounding for moments when you are sitting with the discomfort of having caused hurt, even when your intentions were good. Through compassionate language, mindful breathing, and gentle reminders, this practice can help…

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  4. The Practice of Staying — Reflection

    What happens when good intentions still cause harm, and when we confront the discomfort of recognizing that our intentions cannot determine another person’s experience? This reflection explores emotional reactivity, intent versus impact, and what it can mean to remain present with another…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Words returned to when reminding is needed. Born from what has been lived, offered freely.Living Mantras is a Reflective Self podcast. Each season begins with a story from my own life, accompanied by the lines born from it, in two voices: first person for the quiet return, second person for the days we need to be held.No prescription, only invitation. These are lines that have helped me, and I hope they find a place to land.Keep what stays. Release what doesn't.reflectiveself.substack.com

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Reflective Self

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Words returned to when reminding is needed. Born from what has been lived, offered freely.Living Mantras is a Reflective Self podcast. Each season begins with a story from my own life, accompanied by the lines born from it, in two voices: first person for the quiet return, second person for the...

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