Looking in the Mirror

Earlier today, I was thinking about how we see ourselves when we look in the mirror. I suspect it is quite likely that this eagle sees its reflection as a possible enemy. But in our eyes, an eagle is a majestic, empowered being, symbolic of freedom.

When we look in the mirror, do we see and criticize our reflection? Do we treat ourselves like adversaries rather than allies? Do we focus on the flaws, aging, and the mistakes we’ve made? What words are we thinking about ourselves?

How much better would it be to have compassion and love toward who we see in the mirror. To focus on our strengths. To forgive our past. To love ourselves, as we are now. To find the spark in our eyes, and the depth of our souls. To symbolically reach out and gently take our own hand as we step into the future.

Sometimes surviving is all about taking the next best step. We have it in us to keep going.