Before we proceed, what exactly is a mantra? According to the Oxford American dictionary, it is a Buddhist or Hindu invocation. Wikipedia tells us it is used to create spiritual transformation. Therefore, this article is not meant to give you a bunch of hookup dating rules or guidelines. Right now, we’ll be taking up mantras.

So now the question is, what would I chant to myself so I could feel happy, healthy, cleansed, peaceful and centered? Hopefully, the mantras listed here will help you achieve peace, and allow you to put hookup dating in perspective.

• I cannot control his behavior; I can only control my reaction to it. You’ve been trying to call him and you don’t know his whereabouts. You can’t attach a GPS to him just to know where he is at all times. In the same sense, you cannot make somebody care for you or even love you. What you can do, however, is not to leave a ton of consecutive voicemails of a psychotic or mean-spirited nature. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, repeatedly say this mantra and go for a walk. Once you realize these things are out of your control, you’ll definitely feel better.

• I am a human being worthy of love. Nuff said.

• Everyone has the responsibility to guard his or her own heart. This does not mean to put up walls around your heart; it means you should be realistic. You cannot tell what the future holds. Guarding your heart means setting realistic expectations, taking responsibility of your own behavior and accepting the fact that things do not always go your way. The last one is quite impossible, because that can only happen in a perfect world.

• Bigger picture, bigger picture. Quit sweating the small stuff and go back to bed.

• I am fortunate to be alive. This combo breaker had to be put in—this list was starting to get depressing. But this is essential when you’re feeling down about a guy. It’s really good to remember how fortunate you are.

• It’s fine to be sad. It’s a real and valid emotion. It’s fine to go there, so allow yourself to feel this. Mourn the passing of a relationship then get back on your feet and start being happy again.

• This too shall pass. It’s unreal to feel bad on a permanent basis.

• Everything will work out fine in the end. Is this a known fact? No, it’s not. Things could end up horrendously. But when you’re 78 years old and most likely miserable, you could stick to this mantra, and then at 80, find a hottie at the home for seniors and finally say it “worked out in the end.” Nobody knows when the end is, but telling yourself everything’s going to be fine will make you feel less anxious of the future.
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