Picture this: you sign up for a meditation class with a well-known guru. For some people in the room, his approach clicks instantly—they find peace, focus, and a sense of relief. But for others? The method feels forced, or maybe even frustrating.

For centuries, spiritual seekers have used reflective surfaces for contemplation. In Shiva temples, mirrors are placed strategically so that even the divine could gaze upon themselves, a metaphor for the reflective nature of the soul.