In the scope of human endeavor, everything seems to be a mirror. I mirror my past experiences and programming, as well as my present needs and my future aspirations. The environment, if I assess it correctly, seems to mirror my weaknesses and strengths, and give me clues as to what opportunities I can use to advance, or what faults I need to fix.
Trouble seems to arise when I flee from my reflection (especially if it’s unpleasant; when it’s gotten to the point where I can’t stand to look at myself, that means I’ve ignored my problems for far too long) I strive to keep in mind that this mirror image—or reciprocated data, if you will—was never my enemy; that it was simply life’s way of letting me know where I currently stand.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
The Earth is still the center of the solar system?
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Self-perception and the feedback our senses receive from the people and environment around us. I wonder how many of these mirrors have become fun-house mirrors 😉
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I suspect most of them. Which is why I think it’s valuable to track one’s behavior over time. A lot of times, I think, it takes some detective work.
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I think you have a big heart protected by a busy mind. I hope your feeling come out to play.
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Thanks! And yep, it’s part of why I write; it engages every part of me.
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I’d only worry if your picture began to resemble that of Dorian Gray….
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Ha!
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Your reflection is broken. It’s missing a chunk, called conviction. Find your conviction, fix the crack.
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I actually think conviction is a side effect of consistently looking clearly at the reflection, and producing a functional result from what I see. There’s a very fulfilling, weight-free emptiness that comes from taking the “I” (including my convictions and preferences) out of the picture and assessing clearly and acting effectively.
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I agree.
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