Reflections and Revelations: The Symbolism of Mirrors

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious, magical, and meaningful world of mirrors—those everyday objects that reflect so much more than just our faces.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Art & Visuals:

  • Rob Mulholland’s mirrored forest figures

  • Magritte’s surreal self-reflection

  • Jonty Hurwitz’s optical illusions

• Literature & Poetry:

  • Alice’s journey Through the Looking Glass

  • Sylvia Plath’s chilling poem Mirror

  • Fairy tales and the truth-telling magic of mirrors

• Music & Lyrics:

  • Michael Jackson’s call to change in Man in the Mirror

  • Lil Wayne’s introspection and duality

  • Arcade Fire, Justin Timberlake, and the emotional mirror metaphor

• Nature’s Mirrors:

  • Still lakes like Lake Matheson

  • Cuttlefish and jewel beetles using reflective camouflage

• Spiritual & Cultural Symbolism:

  • Mirrors in Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto, Christianity, and Islam

  • Rumi’s heart-as-mirror metaphor

  • Feng Shui and mirror superstitions

• Modern Reflections:

  • Mirrors in tech: selfies, smart mirrors, and digital identity

  • Mirror therapy and neuroscience

  • The mirror as a metaphor for self-awareness and transformation

What do mirrors reveal—about you, your beliefs, your fears, and your hopes?