Take care of the body even as you take care of the spirit, for without the one the other will not flourish. Both body and spirit require good attention to details in order to be in tiptop shape. One cannot experience the ultimate union if not in good condition. Attend to the body so that it becomes the best home possible for the spirit . While in good physical form the spirit seeks compatibility, alignment, and continuity. Allow body and spirit to know each other, to support each other, to create together, and to experience life to the fullest. With awareness of the needs of both to be in good alignment with each other, focus on keeping in balance within and without.
Stay in balance. Even as you expand your horizons and try new things keep your inner balance, your strong center, your sense of self and your positive outlook. No matter what is going on outside of you this inner balance is crucial, for it keeps you motivated, focused, clear and content. Each morning and each evening give thanks as you regain, reassert, and renew your commitment to staying in that balanced state of self that allows for growth, within and without.
Let not the outside world interfere in the progress of your inner world. Both are important, but the outer world will not make sense until your inner world does. Let the inner world become more fully known, more familiar, and eventually the inner lessons will translate into lessons in the outer world and both will become clearer and make more sense. Pay attention to the synchronicities in your life, to the messages from within yourself and to the insights from the Divine. All roads lead to knowledge, but most significantly the inner road.
Intend that each day be filled with positive thoughts, words and actions, that each breath you take be deep and invigorating, that each moment be rich and nourishing in some way. A positive attitude and outlook on life will bring positivity in return, for you attract what you give. You attract that which you also emit, so stay tuned into the positivity channel and listen for positive vibes coming your way. And take a moment at the end of each day to ask yourself how you did. Did I stay positive? Did positivity come my way? And look at all the positive ways the universe met you, for indeed whether subtle or strong there will have been positivity in your life—it’s a law of nature, the law of attraction.
The shamans of ancient Mexico emphatically prohibited the use of a mirror, literally fearing the trapping of a Narcissus-like obsession with self-reflection and self-importance. That trapping is reflected in current world leadership and governance, which strongly favors the needs of the self at the expense of the other.
The “Mirror, mirror on the wall” of the evil queen in Snow White speaks to the possibility of discovering the truth of oneself, if one looks beyond the outer persona and false beliefs, and faces the self in deep, soulful self-reflection.
The human brain and central nervous system (CNS) is full of nerve cells called mirror neurons that are proven to fire in imitation of what we see and imagine. Our behavior, and the behavior of others, forms neural networks in the brains of those who observe us. The influence of these impressions upon the brain creates the foundation for echoing or imitating these same behaviors, for better or worse.
The United States, as the world’s leading superpower, has had a powerful mirroring effect on the behaviors of many nations. The policies, fashions, and values of the United States have greatly influenced world behaviors, in their effort to become fulfilled, like a Hollywood version of America. America’s current emphasis upon self-interest and entitlement is indeed being powerfully mirrored in wars and collapsing governments around the world.
On an intrapsychic level, the power of autosuggestion is greatly enhanced by the use of the imagination to mirror to the subconscious a subtle version, or building plan, of the changes one seeks to substantially manifest in one’s life.
When we imagine something, the brain treats our thoughts and images the same way it reacts to observing outer events. These imaginings are mirrored by firing neurons that replicate and encode these behaviors into neuronal circuits. These circuits prepare the subconscious mind and brain to advance in creating these very changes in physical reality.
If our intentions in our autosuggestions embrace the greater good of the self, and the world, we will manifest healthy changes within the self and the environment. Additionally, our attitudes and behaviors will activate the mirror neurons in others, which will create similar potentials in the thoughts and behaviors of others.
This responsible use of autosuggestion can powerfully evolve the self, and powerfully influence the world, through mirroring. This is a powerful tool for those who are feeling disempowered by the current status and direction of the world.
The key here is not to try to convince or manipulate anyone, but instead to become a more evolved self that mirrors a different possibility, by simply, truly being it. In other words, become the change you seek.
Be empowered to imagine the health and evolution you seek.
Be respectful of the power of the imagination to generate what you think.
Thoughts matter. Thoughts become matter.
Matter in motion is mirrored to all.
Make your loving thoughts matter.
That’s the power in the mirror.
