When life feels hard, or we have been dealt a tough hand to cope with, we all need a message of hope to keep us going. Holding onto a necklace, and saying its mantra, can give us a tangible anchor to hang onto, while we take some deep breaths and calm ourselves. 

A mantra is not a magic incantation or spell: it can’t change what happens to us in life. But it can help us to change our attitude and outlook towards what is happening to us, to help us be more positive, more resilient, more patient, or more accepting. Choose the mantra that resonates most with you.