REFLECTIONS

 

I love this picture showing how a reflection 

can be something quite different

 than what you would expect.

I have seen many lake reflection pictures

 that also show the shoreline 

a bit differently.

A ripple in the water will distort the picture -

 similar to life distorting 

our view of ourselves

and of others.

How often do we listen to another's voice

Instead of the knowledge 

of who we are inside,

Who we were created to be.

How often do we let a situation change us

Allowing the reflection to distort - 

Changing the reflection of our life?

How often do we take our mistakes

Wear them like heavy chains?

Although if we truly saw the real reflection

We would instead see those mistakes

as growth and as 

stepping stones?

How often do we judge another's choices 

That may be different from ours

Allowing our reflection of them 

to change

And not always in a positive light.

Reflections can be there for our growth

Reflections can be there for our protection

Reflections that distort may make us change

To become better

To become stronger

To become kinder

To become lighter

Reflecting on this last year is what 

gave me the thought for this post.

We can reflect on the past 

Sometimes it won't change the future

And sometimes, it changes us

Deep inside where it matters.

When we give grace to ourselves...

We are better able to extend grace to others.

When we give ourselves a chance...

We can grow stronger and better.

Don't be so hard on yourself

Every day we learn new things about ourselves 

Every day we learn about others

Learning new things about them as well

Every day 

we have growth 

to embrace

Every day 

we have changes 

that will change us

In the reflection of the mirror:

Know that everything will be okay!

Know that you are stronger than you know!

Know that the reflection can sometimes be distorted,

But we each can make it different if we try.

Believe in yourself,

Always!

And, lastly, 

As Pooh said:

Be Blessed!!

©DarleneBl