Stop looking in that mirror

We rarely look in the mirror to see ourselves.

Most often, we look to see what we think others see when they look at us.

This focus on how we appear distracts us from who we want to be.

Reflection on the events of our lives that have shaped our expectations and aspirations don’t happen while looking in the mirror.

At best, the mirror offers a frame within which to judge ourselves, both kindly or harshly.

But that we need the mirror to judge remains true.

We change the course of life when we focus on the effectiveness and wisdom that informs our actions.

Those are most clearly seen through our honest observation of the impact we have versus the impact we hoped to have.

Falling short of our aspirations is a reason to recalibrate our efforts and methods, never a reason to judge ourselves into giving up.

Look in the mirror only for as long as is needed to remember who you are.

Any longer, and you’ll lose yourself to who you want others see when they look at you.

Or worse, you’ll see yourself through the eyes of those who don’t understand you.

Stop looking in that mirror and embrace your life.

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