HOUSE OF MIRRORS
Written by The end of Duality:
http://theendofduality.com/house-of-mirrors-79/
Have you ever been to a fair or an amusement park and played in the House of Mirrors? The House of Mirrors is a fascinating place. Every direction you turn you see yourself and each mirror gives you a different view of yourself. No matter how silly you look – short, tall, fat, skinny, bent – you know you’re looking at you.
The truth is that we all live in a house of mirrors. Every direction we turn we see ourselves. The concept that everyone we meet is in some way a mirror of who we are is an ancient teaching. Unfortunately, it is usually misunderstood because it is taken too literally and therefore this powerful tool for growth too often goes unused.
The reflections we see in the mirrors of those around us take many forms. The basic premise, that what we see in others somehow reflects something in us, is true. However, it is not always as obvious as what appears on the surface.
Perhaps something that we dislike in another person is a trait in ourselves that we have denied. Or, perhaps the mirror image is more subtle. Another mirror is that of judgment. Maybe you are always on time and find yourself judging those who are late. Perhaps this pushes your buttons because somewhere, in this life or another, you created problems by being late and have not forgiven yourself; or you were hurt by someone being late and you project that pain onto others rather than forgiving the past; or you still believe time is real and put more importance on it than is appropriate. There are other possibilities as well. The point it, this is your mirror because it is your issue.
There are endless examples of how those around us mirror/reflect our issues to back to us. When we truly understand that we are all One, understanding the mirror principle is easy. As long as we perceive ourselves as separate from others, we tend to reject the mirrors.
Mirrors are found in memories also. Recently I found myself obsessed with the memory of an incident with a friend. I knew I had forgiven her for what had happened, so why could I not get this out of my mind? The answer, of course, was that I had not fully forgiven myself, so the mirror kept reflecting my issues until I realized what I still needed to heal.
And, it is very important to remember that people also mirror all of the beauty and greatness that we are as well! We so often focus on what we want to improve in ourselves that we forget to recognize how glorious we already are. Look for those positively affirming mirrors daily.
Without exception, everyone we meet has something to tell us about ourselves. When we are aware of the mirrors around us, we will learn what we need to recognize and accept about ourselves. Play in the House of Mirrors every day. Pay attention to the people around you. They bring the messages that will help you grow and help you appreciated who you already are.
….. From: https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-a-murmuration
Friends already know that birds of a feather flock together. But what do you call that flock when the birds of a feather are starlings? Give up? It’s called a murmuration.
Have you ever seen a murmuration? If you have, you would know it. Seeing hundreds — even thousands — of starlings flying together in a whirling, ever-changing pattern is a phenomenon of nature that amazes and delights those lucky enough to witness it.
Luckily, a few murmurations have been caught on video. You can search online for “murmuration” videos to see for yourself how incredible these large flocks of birds can be.
As they fly, the starlings in a murmuration seem to be connected together. They twist and turn and change direction at a moment’s notice. How do hundreds or even thousands of birds coordinate such complicated movement while in flight?
Do the birds plan out and practice their flying routines in advance? That’s what we humans would have to do if we were to look that graceful. However, starlings don’t plan or practice their flight patterns.
For years, scientists have WONDERed about murmurations. Recently, they have started to use cameras and computers to understand the mystery of murmurations.
Scientists have been surprised to learn that the flying patterns of murmurations have more in common with physics than biology. Much remains unknown about murmurations. However, scientists now believe they may be able to describe murmurations using the principles of physics.
Scientists believe murmurations are similar to other systems, such as crystals forming, avalanches, metals becoming magnetized and liquids turning to gases. These systems are “on the edge,” which means they’re ready to be completely transformed in an instant.
Like the elements of these other systems, each starling in a murmuration is connected to every other starling. As shown in today’s video, when a murmuration turns in unison, scientists believe it’s like a phase transition.
It’s easy to understand how one starling knows to turn when its neighbor turns, since they’re close together and can see each other. What scientists still don’t understand, though, is how hundreds or thousands of starlings seem to know when to turn simultaneously, when birds at opposite ends of the flock are separated by space and hundreds or thousands of other birds.
Regardless of the size of the murmuration, all the birds seem to be connected to the same network. This phenomenon puzzles scientists, because it goes beyond what we know from biology about how animals behave. The mystery of the murmuration is a fascinating example of a natural phenomenon that hides secrets about the world that scientists have still yet to uncover!
See for yourself how incredible these large flocks of birds can be. As they fly, the starlings in a murmuration seem to be connected together. They twist and turn and change direction at a moment’s notice.
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