Within this reality, a black mirror seems to influence it to some degree. Consider the device that you might be watching this on or a nearby device that could be capable of showing this. When powered off, does it look like a black mirror to you? Notice if you could see your own reflection in it. Pause this video, turn off your device, and reflect upon black mirror near you at all times.

Mirrors might be portals to other realities. When you look at yourself in the black mirror, you are seeing a version of reality that may or may not exist. Observe your clothing and surroundings. Pay attention to the features on your face. You might see this in plain sight every single day. With a black mirror, it might show you a reality that does not actually exist. It captures your imagination and allows you to peer into other realities. When peering into these other realities, it might stir up some emotions like sadness, anxiety, hope, happiness, longing, or greed.

What are some realities that you have been completely entranced with, enamored by or in love with? How did those realities differ from a written version? Examples of these would be movie adaptations, animations, or other versions that might bring the written work to life. Have those adaptations or alternate versions represented on a black mirror matched up with your imagination? Reflect upon how some stories differed, how characters sounded in your head, stories or details that may have been included or left out.

With a black mirror, it could represent a distant reality that draws you away from this present moment. Consider the number of stories, sensational headlines, intentional agendas, that might present information mostly or partially true. Why does this need to be projected into your reality? How many people need these black mirrors to know what’s going on, stay up to date, or be on the cutting edge, or even ahead of the game. They choose to be connected to these black mirrors that shape their energy in some form or fashion. As these black mirrors continue to shape reality, ponder how you might take back your control over them. Contemplate this statement for a moment: Mirrors provide a passageway to another reality. What’s the most common use case of mirrors for you in your reality? When you look at the reflection in the mirror, are you actually seeing what you look like to the rest of the world? If you’re uncertain about the answer, put on a graphic tee with text and look at the mirror. Are you seeing in the mirror the version of reality that the rest of the world sees?

One could say each time you look at a mirror, you are taken to a different realm. There might be some old stories or legends that demonstrate how beings can travel between realities with a mirror alone. Now when it comes to a black mirror, these mirrors project all different types of realities that may or may not. They are captivating, they’re inspiring, might be able to convince you realities that only exist in your mind. What about a two-way mirror? Reality is projected into someone they can create and leave that reality as if it’s their own idea. Other times narratives or experiences that one believes from a projection in a black mirror causes someone to lose a part of themselves. Imagine viewing a scene that you might not have cared for. Anger, violence, sadness, fear, or terror can shift how you perceive and interact daily with this world. Each time you with the black mirror you make an exchange of your beautiful energy.

Three notable and common black mirrors are the TV, computer, and mobile devices.

TV

For decades, the television has shifted realities through the content that it has projected. Consider how many newsworthy events have been projected into existence so that people will believe them. Entire narratives, fields of research, plans, hoaxes, or fantasies can be created. What’s the latest distraction that captured your attention? Could it be a possibility that this entire extended reality is created with non-playable characters or NPCs so you can have a human experience? Think about how many ongoing narratives or stories are all available through the TV. From TV shows to the news to movies, documentaries, reality shows, learning shows, courses, and so forth. These all get delivered through a black mirror into your reality. Many times they make us long for a reality that doesn't exist, inspire us for something that we do not have, appreciate what we do have, and miss a time period that may no longer be with us.

Computer

With computers, these tools provide more input to create, consume, or enjoy with a Black Mirror. Individuals discovered a sense of achievement with the papers that they typed, art that they drew, shows that they created, then more joined the experience of creating with the computer. Websites began to appear regularly from all fields. User experiences were improved or refined, then individuals discovered that they can shape the reality that they wanted to experience. This led to a transfer of information that rapidly increased. People created blogs, developed apps, built online communities, and opened e-commerce stores. These realities continue to be projected through another more compact and powerful black mirror.

Mobile Device

As the form factor of these devices slim down, more people created smaller devices that could be carried in one’s pocket. With these devices, realities can be projected into people at quicker and more convincing fashions than ever before. With your personal black mirror, determine how much self-control that you have over it. How long can you go without checking it? Are you able to disconnect from it and the reality that IT projects? Turn it off for an extended time. Determine if you are in control of the Black Mirror or if the Black Mirror is in control of your reality. Disconnect from certain applications, certain individuals, certain tools that you might consider something that you could not live without. Try for a day, a week, or even a month. Remember, it's the spell that you cast on yourself. It’s the spell that you’re reinforced on yourself. You can do it. You can disconnect from the black mirror and regain control of your reality.