Caan you use mantras instead of affirmations?

[Something Funny]

Can mantras be effective to shift your brain state / reprogram your mind in the same way affirmations do or are they going to be ineffective because I don't understand what's being said.

I like mantras more but I am wondering if they are actually doing something?

[Thought Art]

Yes, they are both similar in acting as or adjacent to the principle of auto suggestion. Good ? 

I like to think of them as grounding your mental filter in something. We tend to forget and get side tracked. 
 

what Mantras are you using? What meaning and intention are behind them? They are a tool to be used in a matrix of other things. 
 

It’s important to experiment and to know the reach and limits of different practices.

Edited January 14, 2023 by Thought Art

[Something Funny]

10 hours ago, Thought Art said:

what Mantras are you using? What meaning and intention are behind them? They are a tool to be used in a matrix of other things. 

Idk, I found the below one yesterday and I like it. Other than that I am open for suggestions.

To be honest, I mostly just like the sound and also the picture

My intention is developing mental strength, spiritual groundedness, and focus (both in the moment and on my purpose in general)

[IDressMyDog]

9 hours ago, Something Funny said:

My intention is developing mental strength, spiritual groundedness, and focus (both in the moment and on my purpose in general)

And the best way of doing that you've came up with are mantras and affirmations? Any other ideas at all?

[Something Funny]

@IDressMyDog what do you mean "the best way", lol? This is a topic about mantras and affirmations specifically so I am asking about them. 

I think that they can be a nice help.

If you want people to help with some other ideas - start a separate thread...

[Thought Art]

It’s ideal that the mantra has meaning if you want to use it as an affirmation