Mirror and Reflections
As you reflect upon the world, you are a reflection of the world.
Everything that happens externally in your environment is a manifestation of your subconscious. We observe things at a macro level in the world that hold clues for you on a micro-level.
If the economy struggles, you may find yourself struggling to save up for a car or a house.
If there is fear in the world from bullying or personal attacks, maybe you experiencing that somewhere in your own life or community?
Our external environment is a mirror. The reflection reveals your inner self.
However, you cannot see the blemishes or beauty reflecting unless you are ready for it. Some people want to break the mirror or push the reflection away because they want to avoid the mirror.
My friend was going through a divorce. Uprooting her kids and being a single mom was going to be a challenge. I would listen to her talk about the divorce, lawyers and her loneliness. She was depressed and losing hope in life. I encouraged her to go out with friends and talk to a counsellor. I even suggested trying a dating app for fun because I had met my partner on a dating app. She immediately shot the idea down and cast doubts on really connecting through a dating app. As I listened to her reasoning, I began to wonder how well I knew the new man I was dating and if the connection was real. I started to get worried and anxious in my relationship.
My friend was a mirror. Her experience of getting hurt by the person she thought she knew well triggered me. Instilled the fear of getting hurt and rejected in me. It cast doubt on my relationship. I didn’t want to go through a similar experience. But instead of taking her perspective of dating apps, I sat down with my fears about trusting someone in a relationship. The risk of rejection was going to linger unless I figured out how to deal with it. My friend was showing me one way of dealing with things. I had to deal with trust issues if I wanted this relationship to flourish. Her fear was a blessing to me.
I offer her advice but don’t try to change her views. Someone else may show her a different perspective through another reflection another time. We all are mirrors and reflections of each other. You see what you wish to see, but the glimmers of light reflecting are for your personal growth.
