We are all mirrors for each other Reflection of Self
People you feel drawn to reflect your inner self back at you, and you act as a mirror for them as well.
When we look at other people, we see many of their qualities in innumerable and seemingly random combinations. However, the qualities that we see in the people around us are directly related to the traits that exist in us. “Like attracts like” is one of the spiritual laws of the universe. We attract individuals into our lives that mirror who we are. Those you feel drawn to reflect your inner self back at you, and you act as a mirror for them. Simply put, when you look at others, you will likely see what exists in you. When you see beauty, divinity, sweetness, or light in the soul of another, you are seeing the goodness that resides in your soul. When you see traits in others that evoke feelings of anger, annoyance, or hatred, you may be seeing reflected back at you those parts of yourself that you have disowned or do not like.
Because we are all mirrors for each other, looking at the people in your life can tell you a lot about yourself. Who you are can be laid bare to you through what you see in others. It is easy to see the traits you do not like in others. It is much more difficult to realize that you possess those same traits. Often, the habits, attitudes, and behaviors of others are closely linked to our unconscious and unresolved issues.
When you come into contact with someone you admire, search your soul for similarly admirable traits. Likewise, when you meet someone exhibiting traits that you dislike, accept that you are looking at your reflection. Looking at yourself through your perception of others can be a humbling and eye-opening experience. You can also cultivate in you the traits and behaviors that you do like. Be loving and respectful to all people, and you will attract individuals that will love and respect you back. Nurture compassion and empathy and let the goodness you see in others be your mirror.
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You asked me to read your latest blog, I did, then forgot to come back and tell you about it. I loved it. Rather scary if you get attached to a stalker....! Happened to me once. I still look in the rearview mirror. So if he's my mirror, I've been trying to get away for decades now, looks like you are so right. I didn't like what I saw so I scooted out of there.
We don't attract those people consciously. I think it is in our energetic field. This reflects in turn in our body language. I used to teach and the kids knew who they could pick on simply by the posture we adopted. A colleague of mine was just like meat to the tigers. Sorry to hear about the experience you had with stalking! That must be horrible.
Learning experience, for sure. Many blue moons ago. Not a worry now. He wouldn't recognize me. But every nice looking Eskimo I see I do a double-take.....! Then run for the hills.....!
Very philosophical, need time to digest, i am very selective who i look at twice, maybe fear of my own self.
Thank you so much! We have to be discerning with whom we get involved. I think this is called wisdom! However when we see beauty it is good to remind ourselves that it isn't separate from us, otherwise we would not be able to recognise it!
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Great post!
I had to think about the 'looking glass self theory' that says that people shape their self concept based on the understanding of how others perceive them.
Thanks for sharing :)
Angélique