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“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?”
Mirrors are decorative, often used wall hangings that Webster describes as a looking glass that gives a true description of life, a true representation.
Self-reflection is a progression as well as an essential skill to enhance and transform our person. This course of action is tough, although the received tips are relevant toward the betterment of the individual we desire to be. Ego analysis is also vital in advancing toward and mapping our life’s dreams, goals and desires.
However, I must confess it IS demanding to evaluate our thoughts, feelings and actions especially on the occasion when we’ve mistreated another. Yet, that appears to be the precise time when it is required most- to honorably gaze at the mirror’s reflection and candidly question our own distinct faults and shortcomings.
Undoubtedly, as we all know, the mirror’s response was Snow White- much to the chagrin of the Queen. At times, the answers reflected back tend to mirror the response of the Queen-that which we don’t care to hear; much to our own embarrassment since some introspection is tricky to swallow.
“It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection; force of character and judgment.”
By Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.”
– Confucius
36 comments:
Interesting post. You make a good point--reflection on ourselves is necessary.
The Golden Eagle
The Eagle's Aerial Perspective
yikes! sometimes a very hard thing to do... :)
The mirror doesn't reflect how we really look.
Awww yes...mirrors. How about those dressing room mirrors at stores? I don't like them.... LOL!
Good post - it make me think.
xo Catherine
Cicero and Confucius were pretty smart! :)
Very insightful.
I must admit I'm a lipstick freak...so looking in the mirror is usually with a tube in my hand...HaHa
I guess I better do a little more reflecting...
Great thoughts, I will ponder them.
Reflection has been a very hard thing for me to master. But I think I've become a better person as a result of it.
Insightful post.
((Thanks for your kind thoughts on Zane's blog))
I doubt if many of us truly reflect. It would be too distasteful and perhaps painful.
Every morning I say to my mirror: Mirror Mirror on the wall, please lie and tell me I'm a doll.
BTW I went to see Mirror Mirror last weekend. It was good.
T
Loved your "L" post --about your sweetheart....
When I look in the mirror now, I see a very happy OLD woman... ha ha.... But--even as I get old, I certainly am happy.
Have a good weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
Reflection is most important...in everything.
TGIF!
Honest self-reflection is hard. You make good points about it being necessary, especially when we may have hurt someone else. I guess the mirror gives a true representation that we distort to our own choosing sometimes.
I love those quotes!
I agree with others, reflection is difficult at times but it is the only way we grow and become better people. Sometimes, learning the truth about ourselves can be rattling but, if we truly reflect & learn, we can come out more developed. Great post.
Since I no longer recognize that old bag in my mirror, self reflection is all I have left:))
Love Confucius.
I am the only person I can really know, and even that is difficult.
good points.....I used to be so impulsive never thinking just jumping into things. Now I think through most things....including my own motivations.
That's why I love working with horses, they are total mirrors.
very nice thoughts to share
What a thoughtful 'reflection' today!!
Well done and howdy to Hurricane and Angel Kitty
Hugs Madi and Mom
PS WE LOVE YOUR LIMERICK TO SCOTT!!
Hugs Madi and Mom
Awesome quotes! So true...it is hard but sometimes we do need to take a good look. :-)
I'm hard to figure. Ha!
Ever hear this before, Tracy?:
The Man in the Glass:
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
And get pats on the back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache and tears,
If you've cheated the man in the glass.
So true, isn't it?
Important thoughts here and great quotes to reflect on as well.
Well said. You're right. Self-reflection is tough to do sometimes but necessary.
Look forward to the rest of your challenge run…can’t believe we’ve had 14 days already!
--Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012
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Reflection is not an easy thing to do sometimes, no doubt. Sometimes I want to run away from all mirrors!
Interesting post. I hope you're having a great weekend, Tracy!
Reflection - I like how you tied that in with mirrors.
You're so right, self reflection can be hard at times! Those mirrors, I try not to have any that would show me below the waist! lol I guess that means there's a limit of how much self reflection I'll do. lol Hmm maybe I'll go back and reread what you wrote.
Great post! Self-reflection is critical for growth, for writers and characters.
One of my favorite quotes deals with teens. An adolescent's window to the world is a mirror. It's not until they become adults that it becomes a window.
Good play on multiple meanings! Love the quotes as well.
Great post. Love that Confucius quote.
Self-reflection is so hard that I reckon most people go through their lives without it.
And even a mirror can only show you what you are ready to see.
It is definitely most difficult to self reflect when you are in the wrong, but yes, absolutely necessary I think. Great post.
Great post. I'll follow.
Feather
Hmmmm..... food for thought Tracy. Blessings.
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