The word namaste, which you’ll often hear at the end of meditation or yoga class, is actually a mantra that means “The light in me sees the light in you.” Another translation would be “The good in me sees the honorable and good in you.” When you recite this mantra, know that it does not apply exclusively to people. You can state it to a tree, animal, or even an idea. It’s a gentle way to bless the world and spread happiness throughout the universe.