My mirror work practice began after my husband passed away. An email from Hay House with the subject line, Mirror Work, showed up in my inbox. A 5-day mirror work challenge was presented, so I signed up. A wholehearted lifestyle took shape, thanks to Louise Hay’s mirror work challenge. I found a new self-love practice and became empowered.    

One of the lessons required saying in the mirror life loves me and repeating this ten times, five times per day. The 5-day challenge carried on until I felt better in the grief process. Over time other affirmations were said such as I am thankful for all the love in my life and I am grateful to be loved and supported by life. A smile formed on my face. I looked peaceful. 

 A couple of years after, another email from Hay House appeared. It was a morning exercise from Louise Hay’s book Mirror Work, that begins like this: Good morning, [Name]. I love you. I really, really love you. There are great experiences coming our way today. Oh, you look wonderful today. You have the best smile. I wish you a terrific day today. My day began with love and it didn’t stop there! I carried on saying ten things I appreciated about myself such as I appreciate my courage. Out of curiosity this thought came to mind, What would happen from doing this for one year? From that day forward, I never stopped. This is why.

Mirror work is an empowering tool. There is more to it than saying kind words to myself. I feel I am showing up for myself and that says I am important. That act also makes me feel loved, cherished and special. Generating wonderful emotions at the start of my day changes how I move through it. Most importantly my self-relationship has improved immensely and that empowers!

Embracing mirror work has transformed my lifestyle to a healthier one. There is no negative outcome from doing mirror work. It is moving me gracefully through the aging process.