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Creating Dreams,
by living within the Laws
by living within the Laws
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The Eighth Law of the Universe is The Law of Mirrors.
This Law believes that we mirror each other in interpersonal relationships. What we dislike in others, is what we dislike in
ourselves. On the other side of the coin is that what we like in others is what we like in ourselves
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This Law believes that we mirror each other in interpersonal relationships. What we dislike in others, is what we dislike in
ourselves. On the other side of the coin is that what we like in others is what we like in ourselves
To view all of the Laws click here.
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By far my favorite Law. Why? It was the first Law that I understood and it was the first Law I began to practice when I quit
drinking. I wanted to know why I hate such a strong hatred for some people. Hatred might seem like a strong word, yet at that
time, just starting my recovery journey everything had me on edge.
I not only wanted to know why I felt the way I did with others. I needed to know. Not only to build better relationships but also
to understand myself better. If I disliked someone I needed to really look closely at that relationship because by doing so I
was also digging deep inside my soul.
This mirror would help me look honestly at my life, my attitudes and my behaviors. It would help me to do a self inventory and
it began to change my life.
As my journey turned spiritual and I found my Higher Power this mirror began to find some compassion for those I used to
dislike. It was my own mirror that I saw. Looking back on it, the compassion I felt for others was the compassion I prayed I
would receive.
If you look at the Law of Mirrors, as a mirror in itself you will see it in thoughts and writings throughout time. To me, the most
widely known came from Jesus Christ. When asked what was the greatest commandment, Jesus said to do unto others as
you want others to do unto you.
The Law of Mirrors doesn't just talk about our dislikes but or likes as well. If someone praises you for a job well done and you
like how it feels... do the same thing to someone else. Let others see what you like... watch people smile the way you smiled.
Remember how you felt when you were comfortable around others and now see how people are comfortable around you.
I've always looked at this Law as the Law that my Higher Power talks directly to me through others. The actions and words of
friends and enemies are the actions and words of my Higher Power. They are meant for me to reflect on my qualities, to
water them and help them grow. It is also meant for me to reflect on my defects and weed them so the water can help my
qualities grow.
