Make time for mirror work

Make time for Mirror Work

Mirror work is one of the simplest and most powerful forms of self-work. It can be strange, uncomfortable, undeniably intimidating, a little embarrassing but also profoundly healing. If you’re looking for a simple, practical, and deeply transformative practice that can become a daily habit of self-love, look no further than your bathroom mirror.

As a symbol of truth and clarity, mirrors are one of the most ancient and direct ways of accessing self-realization. Go sit or stand in front of the mirror in your house for five minutes. Simply stare at yourself and hold gentle eye contact. At its core that’s all you have to do. You may feel awkward, unsettled, embarrassed, or emotional. You might even notice patterns of self-loathing and self-criticism arise. This is mirror work.  Mirror Work was a method originally developed by inspirational teacher Louise Hay as a way of getting in touch with the inner self. The primary purpose of mirror work is to develop self-love, self-care, and a more meaningful relationship with others.

Mirror work can make us feel initially uneasy because it exposes our inner critic in plain daylight. There is no hiding in front of the mirror, we catch an intimate, and sometimes painful, glimpses into the relationship we have with ourselves. By using a mirror to consciously access the inner layers of our being, we gently remove the blocks and untie the knots preventing our ability to grow and evolve. Indeed, mirror work can facilitate a deepening of our spiritual awakening process.

Mirror work creates the deepest changes when it’s done consistently over a long period of time. Dedicate two to five minutes ever day to your mirror work, let yourself feel whatever comes up, and give yourself affirmations at the close of your work while still looking into your own soul. Keep a journal where you record any notable experiences.

The eyes are the mirrors to the Soul as the old saying goes, and mirror work gives you direct access to this core part of your being.