Mantra Mantra Man -TRA!

The idea of a mantra is something that i find to be really beneficial!
At first i was curious as to what exactly a mantra was, and come to find out it had many meanings, but the most common context of the word mantra is most accurate is 'an often repeated expression or idea'.

Lots of 'experts' and some not so experts recommend having a mantra, or repeated phrase used to calm or reassure oneself of their goodness, wholeness and capability. The idea of being your own biggest fan is something I think all of us at times should do. We should all jump on that train- it makes other people believe you too. Obviously that means a lot because it seems to be a recurring theme in my ranting and raving. Believe in yourself friggin heck.

Having a mantra, also to me involves having a theme. (This may be the same thing but i feel there is a minuscule difference). So i have constructed a list of songs that are relevant to my life right now.


Take a look see
http://www.playlist.com/playlist/18523738123/standalone


According to you
Is a cool song. It talks about what most people think she is, but she feels special with this person. I would like to think that this isn't particular to a significant other, but that someone like a good friend or a family member can make you feel this way. I think that it's a great feeling, and that everyone needs a someone. A reliable someone, an understanding someone, and your next biggest fan.


Beautiful
This song is a little coarse.. (those who don't like swearing, be warned) but i think that it why i like it. As individuals we aren't cut and dry. We aren't perfect and life does not categorize very well. Mostly i like the chorus of the song 'don't let them say you ain't beautiful' the most. 'just stay true to you'. Someone else is saying this- maybe your second biggest fan- always good to have another to reassure you. Theme to life because these mantras are applicable and inspiring to me.

Merry Happy
Good ol Kate Nash. It talks about a relationship, which are always... learning experiences but she realizes the individual aspect. Favorite line: 'I can be alone yeah i can watch the sunset on my own'. I think that characterizes me perfectly and the whole song is just lovely- thus the theme song to my life :)

Twenty-twenty surgery
This song is really cool because it is kind of nonsensical if you don't know the meaning of it.. to put it plainly- the 20/20 part is vision and clearly, and how he doesn't see things clearly so he may as well get surgery and figure it out. It it really satirical and has something to do with Johnny Cash.. if you can figure that out.
Last lines 'Your so sensitive, I am I am a machine' i like this because i feel the same way the vocalist is sometimes. I feel like there is always a lot of unnecessary drama involved in life, and people are a little emotional.

Like a Boy
Basically just a good song. Talks about the inequalities of society and how it's a bunch of bull.

Music is my boyfriend
Well.. it is :)

Curse of curves
Again with social crap, if you are pretty and you look good, you can get just about anything. Also concretes that it is ok to act like that and there isn't anything that we can do about it. And i have curves :)

Feel that Fire
Talks about doing a bunch of random things, and not letting life stagnate. It talks about her significant other helping her to 'feel that fire' when she can't. Basically to me it is considered a theme song because I don't ever want to be bored with life and will continue to try and embrace it 'to feel that fire'

U got the look
I mostly like this song because of the first line. "You walked in, I woke up- i've never seen a pretty girl look so tough" I like to think that i can kick just about anyone's trash and look good doing it! (biggest fan come on)

Unusually unusual
I think the whole chorus of this song is great. I think that uniqueness is really underrated. So I like to take pride in not being the same as everyone else. It is kind of an anthem to all women.

Yellow
Well it is my favorite color. I also like the first line in this song, 'look at the stars look how they shine for you.. yeah they were all yellow'. I think of yellow as a happy glad color and this songs just makes me warm all over, and never fails to make me smile and calm me down.

'Fight like a girl' isn't on here, but it is one a would encourage ya'll to look at. It reverses the social construction of 'girl' so I really like it.

Making a play list as a theme for your life is a lot more fun then you would think, so I would definitely recommend it. Ya know... just something to consider :)