Mirror

MIRROR = to reflect; to resemble; a smooth surface that forms images by reflection

QUESTION: Have you practiced mirror work?

STORY: I learned to do mirror work when I worked with Louise Hay 1987-1999. This valuable practice helped me move forward through some challenges and I recommend that you try it. Mirror work is a spiritual practice of sitting calmly and looking at your own reflection in a mirror - without judgment - for about one or two minutes. As you look at your reflection you notice that you have little or big criticisms or judgments about your hair, your nose, your mouth, or something else. When these criticisms come to mind - you say: “Thank you for sharing” and then you return to looking without judgment. When you feel ready - say these words three times - to yourself: “I am willing to learn to love and accept you exactly as you are.” “I am willing to learn to love and accept you exactly as you are.” “I am willing to learn to love and accept you exactly as you are.”

QUOTES

The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are.” ~ Thomas Dreier

“Do you want to meet the love of your life? Look in the mirror.” ~Byron Katie; “Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.” ~Khalil Gibran

“Everything in your life, every experience, every relationship is a mirror of the mental pattern that is going on inside of you.” ~ Louise Hay

EXERCISE

STOP.

Sit quietly. Assume an erect posture.

Sense the breath.

Sit calmly and find a mirror.

Gently look at your reflection. Pay attention to thoughts, judgments, feelings that pop up. Say: I am willing to learn to love and accept you exactly as you are. Repeat this 3 times.

Get your pen and paper and write words and draw lines expressing your experience. Move forward into your day loving and accepting yourself.