Mirror Mirror on the Wall...

The idea of mirroring is based on the belief that what we see in others is a reflection of ourselves

In recent years, scientific research has confirmed that the human brain is wired to mirror and learn from the behaviors of others.

This is where the concept of mirror neurons comes in. Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that allow us to observe and learn from the behaviors of others. These neurons are what allows us to empathize with others and understand their feelings and emotions.

The hard truth is that everything and everyone around us is a reflection of who we are.

But there is beauty in this - and lessons.

Everything we admire in someone else is already within us, and everything that triggers us is a part of who we are.

Our triggers are like mirrors, showing us what we need to work on in ourselves. It is easy to see the positive qualities in others, but it can be harder to acknowledge the parts of ourselves that we need to work on.

One of the most powerful realizations we can have is that we have control over the mirrors we choose to surround ourselves with.

We can choose to surround ourselves with people who mirror back positive qualities such as joy, gratitude, compassion, effort, strength, resilience, honesty, and kindness.

When we recognize that people are mirroring our behaviors and attitudes, we can learn about ourselves in the actions that are being reflected back. We can learn from our triggers and use them as a tool for personal growth.

Imagine you have started on a fatloss journey..

If you have decided to lose 15 pounds and you are out for dinner with friends, how you approach the situation can impact how your friends respond to you.

You tell the table with a lack of enthusiasm and disappointment that you "can’t” share the nachos because you're on a "stupid diet".⁣

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Guess what?⁣

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Those people will MIRROR YOU.

They will act disappointed.⁣

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They will tell you it's a stupid idea and just to have fun and eat the nachos,

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Now let's flip that.⁣

If you approach the situation with excitement and gratitude, your friends are more likely to mirror that back to you and respect your boundaries.

You change the narrative IN YOUR HEAD

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When your friends asks you to share nachos..⁣

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Instead of acting disappointed you act grateful and excited -

“you so much for offering but I’m really excited to be starting a new lifestyle and I’m working towards a goal that is super important to me - enjoy your nachos I am going to order something for myself”

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Your friends will mirror your excitement and respect your boundaries — because you did.

⁣Your entire life is a reflection of how you think

Your thoughts 💭 create feelings

What we feel we attract,

You are magnetic 🧲

If we treat ourselves with judgment and criticism, we will attract those feelings from our environment. On the other hand, if we treat ourselves with love and kindness, we will attract those feelings from our environment.

In conclusion, mirroring is a powerful concept that can help us understand ourselves and our relationships with others.

By recognizing that everything and everyone around us is a reflection of who we are, we can choose to surround ourselves with positive mirrors that reflect the qualities we want to embody.

We can use our triggers as tools for personal growth, and we can cultivate a positive mindset that attracts positivity in our lives. Remember, you are magnetic, and the world around you is a reflection of who you are.

Choose your thoughts, and your mirrors wisely, and watch as your life transforms before your eyes.