Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Looking into the mirror

My version of Louise Hay's Classic Mirror exercise

Go to a mirror and look deeply into your eyes. Try to resist all impulses to touch your hair/adjusting or beautifying any facial features. Resist from judging your face superficially, like scowling at your nose etc ;)
Then as you are connected to your eyes alone, stay there. Stay.
Observe what comes up. What it feels like? What needs to be acknowledged? What is behind that stare? Nothing? Too much?
Then ask yourself who is looking at yourself?
Is it the person you are today, at this moment of the day in your life?
Or is it some version of yourself? A younger version who is perceiving yourself? If so, how old is she/he?
The same self that was hurt, was scared and did not have the tools and ability that you have today?
Go back to the feelings/emotions/thoughts that you are experiencing just now as you lock your gaze in the mirror looking into your eyes.
Ask again, who is this persona?
Are you willing and ready to play the role of student instead of a victim of your pain?
Are you ready to step back from the story your mind is replaying in your head which brings in the emotions and instead watch yourself step into a place of power. The power that the present moment brings when you realise that you are not a child anymore. No you are an adult. Say aloud the current date. For eg, it is MAY 20, 2011 4pm on Friday.
Take a deep breath.
Then,
Say to yourself
I am ready and willing to be a student of my wounds instead of being a victim.
I am the observer in the theatre of my life and choose to learn the lessons that make me grow.
I am safe, always protected and loved.
All is well, All is well, All is well.
And so it is.

Have a beautiful light filled day!

Trust and Fear

Published in Living Now Magazine

To have the thought,"Maybe he/she does not love me anymore', "I do not have the ability to do this", "'I will do that when I have a bigger house/more money/get thinner", "I cannot show my true emotions, it will make me seem weak", "This has to happen now or else I am a total failure" etc etc is the very FIRST step in recognising that these are the same mental patterns which bring about the negative emotional states of fear and distrust. Being aware of them is the primary access point to actually transforming them into a source of strength which we were not aware of before!

Next time you have these thoughts realise that you have left the present moment and are dangling in the mind's favourite hang- out place:"The FUTURE"! The only way to foster more trust is by remembering that YOU are in charge of the thoughts you have. If particular thoughts do not allow you to connect with your ever-present inner joy and faith; let them pass without judgement. Much like a house guest. Why? Because they are after all in your house..your sanctuary.

Our minds want a rationale for trusting a particular event or person , it asks ,"but give me the full facts of the case here before we can proceed here..". That proof can of course never be satisfactory as the mind which shuts out our true voice also regularly shuts out daily miracles that are unfolding everywhere. Infact we could counter the mind by asking,"how can I not trust?? look at the beautiful universe andthe love I am always surrounded by".

Once the mind slowly stops its chatter, what is left is but a sense of overwhelming peace. The hang-out place for TRUST! :)