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Introducing Visual Mantras™A visual mantra™ is a meaningful image used to remind us of an equally meaningful, helpful or useful thought. This thought, in turn, leads to a shift in attitude resulting in desired behavior change or action. Empoword has revolutionized an age-old concept with the introduction of the visual mantra™. A mantra is a mental device or "thinking tool" used to quiet the mind. For millennium, mantras have been used in spiritual and meditative practice. Typically, a mantra - a word or phrase - is silently repeated for an extended period of time as one sits quietly, eyes-closed in a serene environment. The benefits of using mantras in spiritual and meditative practice are many. They have been shown to reduce stress, improve health and increase a sense of well-being. At Empoword, we recognize that life moves at an ever-faster pace and we can't always slow down to reap the benefits of a 20-minute meditation session. Plus, we most often need the grounding benefits of a mantra at times when we simply can't close our eyes: when we are running late in traffic, when we get frustrated in a meeting, when we hear bad news. The problem is further exacerbated by the fact that when we are in the midst of a stressful situation the fight-or-flight response kicks in and we tend to think less clearly. We forget to take intermediate measures - to breathe deeply, to center ourselves, to calm down and pause. We just rush forward. Often, because we feel we have no other choice. This is where a visual mantra™ comes in. A visual mantra™ quickly gives us back a locust of control when we need it most: right in the midst of a challenge - big or small. A visual mantra™ is designed to trigger a response that empowers us to take action. Whether we actually see our visual mantra™ or we imagine it in our mind's eye, it reminds us to do something we value. Because a visual mantra™ is an image it is easy to recall. A visual mantra™ can be utilized while multi-tasking, on-the-go and in real time. Further, a visual mantra™ can be glanced at or conjured up with equal benefit and potency. The brain does not distinguish between real and imagined experiences. Every time we see or think of our visual mantra™ it sends us a can-do message: breathe deeply, stay strong, be brave. A visual mantra™ is also a familiar touchstone imbued with meaning. A visual mantra™ is a symbol of something greater. Like all symbols, a visual mantra™ has symbolic significance that speaks directly to the individual. Meaning is what makes a visual mantra™ work magic. A visual mantra™ sends us a message that resonates on a deeply personal, meaningful level. As such, a visual mantra™ becomes a personal message to our self from our self. This is why Empoword puts a visual mantra™ - a potent word and symbol pairing - on everyday items that get seen a lot as we move throughout our day. Suddenly, that simple coffee mug on our desk can have a significant impact on our day. Click here to see Empoword's visual mantras™. |
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