The Silent Companion: The Psychological and Spiritual Power of Mirrors in Shaping Self-Resilience

Parvez Ahmed

Abstract

Mirrors are everywhere in our daily lives, but we rarely think about how they affect our emotions and mental health. This research looks at how mirrors help people handle their feelings, build confidence, and understand themselves better. We studied psychological theories, cultural practices, and personal stories, especially from Bangladesh. We also surveyed 22 university students to learn about their daily mirror use. Our findings show that mirrors are not just for checking how we look—they become quiet friends during happy, stressful, and thoughtful moments. We created the concept of "Mirror Strength," which describes the emotional power people get from looking into their own eyes during important times. This paper demonstrates how mirrors can help improve mental health, especially in places where emotional support is hard to find.

Keywords

Mirror Strength, Emotional Resilience, Self-Reflection, Psychological Regulation, Spiritual Dialogue, Bangladeshi Culture, Cognitive Development, Mirror Self-Talk, Cultural Rituals, Qualitative Survey

Corresponding Author

Parvez Ahmed, Independent Researcher, Southeast University, Bangladesh.

Citation

Ahmed, P. (2025). The Silent Companion: The Psychological and Spiritual Power of Mirrors in Shaping Self-Resilience. Journal of Arts and Humanities, 1(1), 01-08.