Mirror Presence Practice

Stand or sit in front of a mirror. No fixing. No analyzing. Just presence.

Let your eyes rest on your own reflection. Not to judge, but to witness. Notice the impulse

to look away, to tense, to perform. That’s not wrong. That’s protection.

Take a slow breath in through your nose. Long exhale through your mouth. Now soften your gaze.

As if you’re looking at someone you care about. Silently say: I’m allowed to be

seen without performing. Let your shoulders drop. Unclench your jaw. If emotions come

up, you don’t have to name them. Just stay. For a few seconds,

let yourself be looked at, by you, with kindness. This is how safety