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A Journey of Self-Discovery |
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I often secretly rejoice in how fortunate we are to find a mirror within
ourselves, using it to compare our words and actions, thus avoiding reckless
mistakes.
When I was very young, there was a large mirror embedded in my home.
Curiosity got the better of me, and every day I would make funny faces and
silly expressions in front of it. My mother would see me and laugh, teasing
me for being ugly, but I would just laugh it off. Back then, I thought
playing with the mirror was just for fun, unaware of the profound wisdom it
held within.
As I grew older, one day I spent the entire afternoon playing outside with
my friends without informing my family. When I returned home, my mother was
sitting on the couch, appearing angry yet concerned. She sternly said to me,
"Look at yourself, what do you look like? Go and look in the mirror!"
Obediently, I walked up to that long-lost mirror. The reflection showed a
version of me covered in dirt, with a dusty face and hands. I smiled at the
mirror, and the mirrored "me" smiled back at me. I made funny faces in front
of the mirror, hoping to recapture the feeling of my childhood. However,
this time, I felt uncomfortable seeing the distorted reflection in the
mirror. In that instant, I understood that the mirrored "me" was actually an
accurate depiction of myself! It was an object of comparison. If the
mirrored "me" made me feel uneasy, then surely when I interacted with
others, I must also make them feel uncomfortable?! The "me" in the mirror
and the "me" in reality both originated from the same inner self, and our
actions and demeanor mirrored each other!
After that incident, whenever I encountered situations where I felt
uncertain or could potentially make others uncomfortable, I would think of
that mirror and the discomfort its reflection had brought me. With its
guidance, I became more decisive in my actions and avoided doing things that
would make others uncomfortable.
Later on, our home needed renovation, and as a family, we discussed whether
to keep the full-length mirror. I strongly advocated for its preservation,
but my parents considered it neither aesthetically pleasing nor practical,
deeming it a hindrance.
Eventually, despite my futile resistance, the mirror that had provided me
with countless revelations and accompanied me through many days shattered
with a merciless sound of broken glass, disappearing along with the
enlightenment it had bestowed upon me.
I believe I am fortunate, even though the mirror did not remain by my side
throughout. It gave me profound insights, and those, I will remember
forever. How lucky we are! |
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The narrator reflects on their fortunate discovery of a mirror within
themselves. From a young age, they found amusement in making funny faces in
front of a large mirror at home. However, it was not until a pivotal moment
when their mother scolded them for neglecting family communication that the
mirror revealed its deeper wisdom. Confronted with their dirty and unkempt
reflection, the narrator realized that the mirror was a true reflection of
their actions and demeanor. This profound realization prompted them to
consider how their behavior might affect others. From that point on, the
mirror became a guiding force, helping them make better choices and avoid
discomforting others. Although the mirror was eventually removed during a
home renovation, its teachings and self-awareness remained with the
narrator, leaving them forever grateful for their lucky encounter with
introspection. |
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