Thursday 26 Dec 2024

Be a mirror, my friend

Glen Fernandes | DECEMBER 01, 2024, 12:22 AM IST

Have you ever looked into a mirror and smiled at yourself? Go on, try it now. Don’t just peek; really smile! It feels weird at first, but slowly, you start seeing something magical—the real you! Imagine if each of us could become a mirror in our lives, reflecting honesty and truth to others and helping them see who they really are. It’s all about understanding, improving and inspiring.

A mirror doesn’t lie. It doesn’t flatter or criticise; it simply reflects. That’s why it’s an excellent teacher and even a better friend. Let’s dive into the life lessons our shiny glass buddy has for us!

Show the truth, always

It shows things as they are. It doesn’t hide your messy hair or facial marks. Life is similar. We should strive to be honest, no matter how tangled the truth may be.

Tip: Be truthful to yourself and others.

Reflect positivity

When you smile at a mirror, it smiles right back at you. Isn’t it beautiful? This is life’s simple secret: Give positivity and you’ll receive it in return. Spread kindness and love and the world will reflect it back in ways you never imagined.

Tip: Start your day by looking in the mirror and saying, “you’re awesome!” Your day will shine brighter than ever.

Stay still but be clear

Mirrors do their best work when they’re still. If they wobble or shake, they can’t reflect properly. Similarly, we need to find stillness in our busy lives. Taking time to pause, think and reset helps us reflect clearly on our actions and decisions.

Tip: In a chaotic world, find your calm.

Accept imperfections

A cracked mirror might look odd, but it still reflects light. Similarly, we don’t need to be perfect to shine. Our flaws make us human. Embrace them, laugh at them and grow stronger because of them.

Tip: Even a scratched mirror shows you your true self.

Don’t judge—just reflect

The mirror never judges who looks into it. Be it a king or a clown, it treats everyone equally. If we learn to stop judging others and instead reflect on our own behaviour, we’ll create a more understanding and compassionate world.

Tip: The next time you feel like judging someone, pause and ask, “What can I learn from this situation instead?”

Be someone’s mirror

Sometimes, people lose sight of their strengths and goodness. Be the mirror that shows them their best self. Compliment your friends, cheer them on and remind them of their worth.

Tip: “You’re amazing” is a sentence that can make someone’s day!

Keep yourself clean

A dusty mirror is useless, right? Similarly, our mind and heart need regular cleaning—dust off jealousy, anger and negativity. Replace them with gratitude, forgiveness and joy.

Tip: Spend some time every day reflecting on what made you happy. It’s like wiping your inner mirror.

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