"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." – Matthew 25:40
The Journey of Inner Vision
There comes a time on the inner journey when the line
between self and other begins to blur—not through denial of individuality, but
through deepened vision. We start to see not just with our eyes, but with our
hearts. And when we do, something miraculous occurs: every encounter becomes a
reflection.
The Sacred Mirror is the realization that every person we
meet is a doorway to the Divine. This doesn't mean condoning all behavior, but
recognizing the essence within. In others’ joy, we see the Light. In others’
suffering, we feel the invitation to compassion. The ego separates. The soul
mirrors.
A Moment of Recognition
I recall a moment in a crowded train station, where people
rushed past—strangers, faces I’d never see again. Then my gaze met that of an
elderly man. In that instant, there was recognition—not of the personality, but
of Presence. A gentle nod was exchanged—wordless, sacred. For a breath, I was
no longer alone. We were two sparks of the same fire.
The mystics teach that God hides in plain sight—in the
poor, the broken, the difficult, the ordinary. Seeing God in all things is not
merely poetic; it is the highest spiritual discipline. Jesus didn’t only teach
this; he embodied it. When he looked at the sick, the sinner, the seeker, he
saw beyond their surface. He perceived the Divine image waiting to be revealed.
The Reflection of Essence
This sacred seeing requires perception, not perfection.
When anchored in our own I AM Presence, we can begin to recognize it in others.
The mirror reflects both ways. We offer our light and perceive theirs.
Moreover, others reflect our inner landscape. When someone
triggers us, annoys us, or awakens our love, it reveals something within. Every
reaction is a mirror, inviting us to look more closely.
The Divine Teaching in Relationships
Thus, the Sacred Mirror is both mystical and psychological.
It’s how God teaches us through relationships. Every person is a teacher, and
every moment is a lesson. What we condemn outside often reflects what we
haven’t healed within. What we admire may point to dormant qualities in
ourselves.
Living this way requires courage and humility, leading to
extraordinary freedom. When we cease to separate the sacred and the ordinary,
the world transforms into a cathedral.
Expanded Reflection Practice
Sit with a photo of someone you find challenging. Please
close your eyes and imagine looking beyond their words and actions into their
essence. Ask inwardly, “What do they mirror back to me?” Then repeat the
phrase, “The Christ in me sees the Christ in you.” Breathe and let insight
arise.
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