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As we’ve discussed, a mantra is literally “a tool of the mind.”   By repeating a mantra over and over and over again (spiritual teachers say!), it takes hold in our subconscious and subtly shapes our mind.   Eknath Easwaran is a huge fan and advocate of mantras. He sold me on their power years ago and I’ve experimented with many but I haven’t really found one that stuck.    Until now…   I think I might have found my new go-to mantra.   Here it is: “Thank you.”   As in: “Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.”   Followed by: “Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.”   Followed up by: “Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.”   Repeat.   Especially when you find yourself triggered by something (or someone).   “Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.” “Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.” “Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.”   It’s kinda weird what happens when I do that.   I go from feeling stressed/annoyed/wha