The Mirror Exercise

Here's an example of how to appreciate yourself:-

" Pauline, I want to appreciate you for the following things today. First I want to appreciate you for making the efforts to read 15 mins before going to bed last night and you got up early this morning to complete the household chores. And then you meditated for 15 mins before taking your morning shower. You had completed your assignment and in time to prepare lunch for your family. You had checked and replied to your emails and allowed yourself a coffee break. Oh yes, you bathed Whisky and he is one happy and clean dog. You had made arrangements with your clients prior to going off for vacation. Your plans all went well and you were able to write another post for tomorrow. You are great today! And One More Thing- and I love you !"

Remember to maintain eye contact with yourself throughout the exercise. When you have completed, look deeply into your own eyes and say," I love you." Then continue to stand there for few more seconds to really feel the impact of the experience. The trick during this last part is to not just turn away from the mirror feeling embarassed or thinking of yourself or the exercise as stupid.

This exercise becomes most powerful if you do it continuously every night for 40 days. If you realize that you have not done it, get out of bed and do it. You willl only get as much out of this exercise as you put into it.

Finally,One sensible thing to do - let your family members/friends know that you are doing this exercise every night and there won't be any SURPRISES!

I will be off for my vacation! Please tell me which part of the exercise is your favorite moment!

Pauline