Finding Mantra

After our discussion of mantras in class on Monday, I did some brainstorming to try and find a suitable mantra for my website. I started by reviewing my idea statement:

"I'd like to create a website dedicated to exploring Asian culture in New Hampshire. My vision for the site is to cover different events and festivals, shops and stores, and educational opportunities throughout New Hampshire. In addition, I'd like to profile community members, encourage current news discussions, and report about local issues. I have a passion for Asia as well as New Hampshire and I believe the two have connections that just need to be uncovered."

Next, I looked at the initial tagline for my website:

"Cultural connections from New Hampshire to Asia"

And then I did a chunk of free writing in the hope that I could mix and match parts of different four-word mantras to find that perfect fit.

• Crossing borders, forging bonds.
• Melding cultures, making connections.
• Seeking knowledge, inspiring passion.
• Exploring New Hampshire, Discovering Asia.
• Culture. Community. Coverage. Commentary. 

I think that I like "Exploring New Hampshire, Discovering Asia" the best because it uses the two key words (NH, Asia) and summarizes the point of my website in a nice snappy way. Snaps for mantras!