I almost missed my daily mirror meditation yesterday. The day sped along quickly, and by the conclusion of it I climbed into bed exhausted. It was at 11:40pm that I awoke, eyes wide open, and flung the covers off, fully aware that I’d forgotten to do my mirror meditation. Feet hitting the floor I raced around the room searching for my hand mirror. I had to begin and complete meditation before the clock struck midnight, whereby my chances of keeping the “daily” in my meditation practice would slip into the ethers. After some searching I finally, found the mirror and sat comfortably on the sofa. It wasn’t long before drowsiness and the desire to crawl back into bed entered my mind. I was tired from all the Christmas preparations I’d done not to mention the cold my body was trying to fend off. I knew how easy it would have been to slip under the warm downy covers and forget meditation altogether. In response to this desire, I reminded myself of the benefits I’ve experienced by spending this small amount of time with myself. Although, I haven’t practiced this meditation for very long, willingness is a very important component of its benefits. The willingness to create a space of time belonging to me has caused a softening in the way I view myself. There’s an increasing resolve to examine thoughts that feel as though they carry a barb of criticism and weigh their value, instead of readily accepting them as true. Often, when examined these thoughts, that contain painful barbs can be tossed aside, giving way to thoughts of self-acceptance and compassion, which enable a deeper relationship with one’s self. I wonder why so many of us do not make the time to sit in the silent presence of ourselves where understanding can blossom? Just 10-minutes a day, imagine the possibilities.
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