Astral Travel, Lesson 9

The Mirror Exercise

You’ll need a mirror and a notebook (or journal) with pen.

You’ve probably heard of this one before, and may even have tried it. If so, I encourage you to try it again for this class. When you combine this exercise with all that you’ve done so far, you’ll find this mirror exercise to be very powerful.

Stand in front of a hanging mirror (we want the wall to be holding the mirror, not you). Stare into your own eyes. Unlike with meditations, don’t try to clear your mind. Allow all thoughts to flow freely. Don’t judge any thought, don’t quiet any thought. During this time, release any “right” and “wrong” boundaries.

For some, this exercise can get a little spooky. Things may start to look distorted. Give yourself permission to be frightened and know that it will pass. Just don’t look away. The same goes for all emotions. If you want to cry, then cry. If you want to laugh, laugh. If you feel shame or hurt or anger, or any negative emotion just let it happen and keep looking into the mirror until the emotion passes. This is important. Don’t break the stare until the emotion has passed.

Stare into your own eyes for as long as you can. It may be too powerful at first, and that is okay. Go as long as you can and work yourself up to at least half an hour. You have all month to build up so go at the pace that is comfortable for you.

Once you are able to go to 15 minutes or longer, project yourself into your reflection. Look back at yourself. Keep trying! Sometimes you’ll get snapped back immediately, sometimes you can linger. The more you do it the better you will get at it.

When you are done, write down anything that felt important to you, or any flashes or visions you may have had. Did you see someone else in the mirror? Did you hear other voices? What made you cry? What made you laugh? What scared you?

For many, this will be a taxing experience. Spoil yourself after each exercise. Rest, do something that makes you happy.