Other selves are mirrors

[Aion]

I approach this concept a little differently from most. Usually people think of it as a one to one thing, where each individual is a mirror and reflecting off eachother which of course is a perfectly valid way to view it. However, for me, I see it that the whole of reality is the mirror, not just individual people, and I am so a mirror in return for the whole reality, not just individuals. In certain traditions there is the idea that reality projects like a sort of hologram and the 'inner side' of the aura which is like the 'screen' has been called the Magic Mirror of the Universe, Thus, when it is said that people are mirrors it means that each is a perfect reflection or mirror for the whole universe, not just people to eachother. Thus to 'clean your mirror' has nothing to do with how you perceive others but rather seeing yourself in the Magic Mirror of the Universe. It just so happens that as you do this, you begin to see others in a new light.

Also I'd like to add this tidbit for thought:

http://www.sria.org/on-the-general-guida...-the-soul/

Be not hasty to condemn others’ sin. How knowest thou that in their place, thou couldst have resisted the temptation, and even were it so, why shouldst thou despise one whom thou thinkest weaker than thyself. Be thou well sure of this, that in slander and self-righteousness there is sin. The MASTER condemned not the adulterous woman, but he did not either encourage continuance of the sin. Thou, therefore, who desirest magical gifts, let thy Soul be firm and steadfast; for it is by flattering thy weakness, that the evil one will gain power over thee. Humble thyself before thy God, yet fear neither evil man nor evil spirit. Fear is failure, and the forerunner of failure, and courage is the beginning of virtue. Therefore fear not the evil spirits, but be firm and courteous with them, for thou hast not right either to despise or to revile them, and this too may lead thee into sin.

Command and banish the evil ones. Curse them by the great Names of God if need be, but neither mock nor revile them, for so assuredly wilt thou be led into error. A man is what he maketh himself within the limits set by his inherited destiny; he is a part of mankind, his actions affect not himself only but also those with whom he is brought into contact, either for good or for evil. How much more is it so with the Adept.