When I stopped having butterflies over Yves St. Laurent newsletters, I knew it was time to move on. Fashion continues to run deep in my veins, but as of last Fall, it just wasn't getting my heart rate up anymore. The only thing that managed to crank up my heart rate back then, was my anxiety. While I battled to get back to happy, I started connecting to my Self through various unconventional methods. It took a lot of deep breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, and positive self-talk through affirmations, to help me get through it.
One day, as I lay my head on my pillow, with tears streaming down, I struggled to think of positive affirmations to get me out of this miserable state. I had a breakthrough! Why not print affirmations on the one place I rely on for mental peace? My pillow has been my best friend throughout every anxiety attack. I'm beyond grateful to the goose that provided its feathers for my little head, loaded with racing thoughts, to find peace every night. I needed to refer to books, articles I had collected, and cards to reassure me that all was well in my world. All I wanted was a dependable bedside buddy to redirect my thoughts from bad to good. And with my pillow being so comforting, designing a pillowcase with key affirmations to start and end my day, was the best idea I ever manifested.
My small business is called OMANTRA (OM - being the Universal sound and Mantra being words that you repeat to achieve mental bliss). I designed a set of 'AM' and 'PM' pillowcases. The 'AM' pillowcase says 'INHALE' on the front, and holds seven morning affirmations to start your day feeling empowered with self-love. The 'PM' pillowcase says 'EXHALE' on the front, with seven evening affirmations to end a busy, stressful day in peace. I created this product because I truly believe in the power of our thoughts and how deeply they are connected to the Universe. "Change your thoughts; change your life" is a motto I strongly support as our thoughts dictate how our lives will unfold, minute by minute.
As you lay your head on your pillow tonight, I encourage you think of only the BEST moments of your day, and let go of the less memorable ones that don't serve you any good. Thank your pillow for the comfort it provides your body, mind, and spirit. To the insomniacs, a pillowcase to repeat positive affirmations could serve you more than a good night's sleep ;) Happy thoughts!
