Mirror Exercise Chanting

Scientifically speaking, the human race is still in infancy. For example, only in the last few decades have "modern" scientists begun to understand that our bodies have energy and bio-electric fields. We now study the emission of electricity from our brains by monitoring brainwaves. And our awareness is increasing about the detrimental effects on the health of our bodies from electromagnetic fields from things like computers, cell phones, power lines, TVs, etc. Interestingly, however, ancient meditations like the mirror exercise are in fact based on the principle that people are always both receptive to, and transmitting these various energies. Obviously, this is not new information to some. By tapping into these energies, the mirror exercise helps develop:

• Concentration
• Self-discipline
• The ability to "read" higher frequency vibrations/ "auras"
• The ability to communicate visually
• The ability to influence others by way of energies transmitted through the eyes
• The ability to defend against other people attempting to influence you through the eyes
• An awareness of previous incarnations of both yourself and other people
• The area of vibrational influence surrounding you like a giant aura (also called your circumvent force)

DOING IT:

Unlike most meditations on this site, the mirror exercise requires some "tools". It is best to perform this meditation in a darkened room lit only by a candle or two placed in front of your mirror. Regarding the size of the mirror, it doesn't need to be large, since you really only need to look at your eyes. It is ideal, however, to arrange it so that you can see your entire face. Also, be sure to place the mirror one to two feet from your face.

Another highly recommended enhancement is to burn some incense prior to starting the exercise. Be sure it is pure (sap, powdered resin or resin) and we strongly recommend Frankincense and Myrrh, if possible.

The mirror exercise can be done with you sitting either on a chair, or directly on the floor. Just choose whichever is the most comfortable since keeping the spine erect and straight is important.

Start the exercise by staring into the eye of your reflection in the mirror. Focus on the eye image on the right side, which is actually your right eye. Begin to chant your selected mantra (see below for tips on choosing a mantra).

One of the challenges of this meditation is to avoid blinking if you can. It isn't easy at first, but it is an important discipline to develop. During moments when you are experiencing unusual phenomena (like seeing faces from past lives, "auras" etc.), blinking can actually startle you out of the altered state which makes perceiving these things possible.

Whatever occurs, stay attentive to what you are doing and resist allowing something to distract you. You might even experience what is referred to as "The Dweller on the Threshold". This image is indeed a "hideous devil" which is none other than your own selfish self, desires, fears, etc. (This phenomenon is well explained in the death experience chapter in the book, "The Children of the Law of One & the Lost Teachings of Atlantis".) If you do experience the Dweller, remember that it is also "The Angel guarding the Gates of Eden", and Unselfish Love is the only way to pass through. Stare directly into the eye of that monstrous beast and love it. Yes, I said love it. Only in this way can you transcend the self, which ultimately leads to the return to Paradise and Oneness with the Universal Spirit.

This exercise should be done for no less than ten minutes. As with most meditations, more time often yields better results, and we recommend a half-hour when possible.

Selecting a Mantra

A mantra is a word or several words which a person uses when chanting during meditation. It is important to select a mantra which you feel "drawn" to since the the sounding of the words creates a vibration which will affect you in many ways. The vibration of a mantra can arouse the upper chakras and enhance your universal consciousness via attunement to the "sound current" of the universe. Mantras additionally tap into the energy existing from all the chanting which has taken place throughout time from people using the same mantra. Examples of excellent ancient mantras are "Om" and "Yod-He-Vau-He". Keep in mind, however, that you should fully understand the actual meaning of the mantra you select. Choosing one that exemplifies a strongly-felt ideal or idea is also important. (The full meaning of Yod-He-Vau-He can be found in the book called The Lost Teachings of Atlantis.)