The Mirror of Rejection

My greatest teacher is the MIRROR. 
Out there is always a mirror --a reflection of the rejection we have within us.


As I learned to look into the mirror in Bikram Yoga class, I learned how to use that mirror as a reflection of the {rejection, shame, doubt, fear, anger, negativity} I have within me.  Realizing that we all have pattern addictions, patterns that we adopt to keep ourselves from being in present time, as a way of getting away from being where we are and from knowing what's really going on, then I became more accepting of myself and with others.  Addictions go beyond just the chemical kind.  We can be addicted to food, finding fault in people, fear, debt, and rejection. 

Now, I am less afraid of "seeing" myself honestly, for noticing thoughts and patterns, for experimenting with new ways of thinking and being.  As I love myself more, I don't feel rejected by anyone and even if they do reject me, I don't pay any attention to it.

With mindfulness, I grow more confident.  More patient.  More accepting.   I'm learning how to go inside to look to see what's there. 

Daily journaling and positive affirmations help me to recognize patterns so that I can begin to change them.  

Practicing inner peace helps me to connect with Spirit, to tune into my higher Self.  I like feeling connected on a soul level.  I like sending out good vibes into the world.  I love feeling intimately connected with Source, especially  with the realization that I don't need a middle man to do the job for me.

As I see how thoughts make me feel, especially when I'm connected with Source in meditation, I can hear my own inner wisdom. 

Trusting that I have the answers I've been looking for within is empowering.  I simply need to quiet my mind down long enough to hear them.  


Change comes when I make up my mind, not to just sit back and wait for the world to change, but realizing that changing my thoughts gets me on my way to greater change - to finding inner peace and harmony so I can see that inner peace and harmony reflected in the world.