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Mirror Work

March 4th, 2010 in Personal Growth, Physical

This may sound silly, but when was the last time you looked in the mirror at yourself and said, “I love you.”

What is mirror work?   It’s when you face yourself in the mirror, look into your eyes, and say affirmations to yourself.

Louise Hay, in “You Can Heal Your Life,” clearly describes this simple process.   She helps you gain back your personal power by looking in the mirror and saying “I Love You (put in your name).”   This simple affirmation can have profound affect on your well-being.   

We spend countless hours in front of the mirror reviewing our looks, focusing on our flaws and trying to create a perfect look…whatever that is.  All of us are unique in our own right and mirror work gives us back that knowledge.

It doesn’t cost anything and we gain so much from this daily affirmation.   Imagine saying, “I love you” to yourself 10 times a day.  What do you think will happen?  You would start to love yourself.

Whenever I stand in front of any mirror and say “I love you Pat,” a smile forms on my lips and my eyes start to twinkle.  Physically I start to experience changes within my body and it feels good.  Why wouldn’t I want to feel happy?

What About You
Are you ready to give yourself some love today?  Every time you are in front of a mirror say “I love you (put in your name.)”    It only takes a brief moment to nurture and support you.

Pat

“To fully enjoy the ‘richness’ of our lives, we need to stop long enough to visit with ourselves.”
(Pat Brill)

 

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11 Responses to “Mirror Work”

  1. Dona Says:
    March 4th, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Hi Pat,

    This is a great article. Personally, it strengthens me, gives me hope that I am lovable despite all others who may disagree.

  2. Sweetness Says:
    March 5th, 2010 at 2:37 am

    A lovely article Pat and very true. I totally need to start off with some positive affirmations daily. You provided me with the needed boost.

  3. Thomas Hankins Says:
    March 8th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Awesome post. I agree. Not only are people too busy looking to fix what they consider their imperfections but they’re constantly looking for a lover to make them feel something that they can bring out from inside at any given time

  4. tyboggie Says:
    March 8th, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Yes i agree Pat,i know thats what i need to start doin more and more,everyday…maybe it will cause my insecurities to vanish….THanks alot
    GOD BLESS!!!!

  5. 3sna Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 5:48 am

    i have trouble saying that to myself, i know what you’re doing is good, but try hearing “killing statements” from your family for more than 20 years… i don’t think you’ll think you’ll love yourself as much as you want to…

    3sna’s latest post Commercialization in Education

  6. Lillyslife Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 2:25 am

    Oh that is such a good post. It is true we spend a long time in front of the mirror and it owuld be a simple thing to do - I must start trying this too! We are all insecure I think.

  7. Aphrica Says:
    March 15th, 2010 at 7:35 am

    love this post!
    after FINALLY losing that Christmas fat, i’m starting to see traces of abs.
    didn’t make me say “i love you body” but it sure feels good man :)

  8. frailyn Says:
    March 19th, 2010 at 4:49 am

    thank God for this blog! i’m inspired. i’ve been feeling low and I knew there was something missing: i should not forget to love myself! thank you! May God bless you more :)

  9. Pat Says:
    April 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Hi everyone

    The power of ‘mirror work’ is in it’s simplicity. Who cares if we feel silly…silly is good as well. We are much too serious in life and standing in front a mirror and saying “I love you” to yourself is just what the heart and soul needs.

    Mirror work just makes me smile…at myself.

    Enjoy loving yourself and thanks for sharing.

    Pat

  10. Shelley Says:
    April 10th, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    I am a huge fan of Louise Hay. Looking in the mirror is very difficult. When I looked in the mirror all I saw was my mother’s version of me staring back. I am a daughter of a narcissistic mother. I’m in the middle of my life and just now am trying to figure where she leaves off and I begin. I have lived my life for everyone else and now its time for me to live my life for me. Thanks for the inspiring blog! Love it.

  11. Pat Says:
    May 8th, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Shelley
    Look in the mirror and own yourself…that is what “mirror work” is about. Practice saying “I love you Shelley” and you will see how your mother will eventually vanish and up will be a beautiful Shelley in her place.

    Enjoy the process as it works.

    Pat


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