Of Mirrors
Mirrors are interesting things. However, they’re also seriously misleading. They reflect and refract and they’re inconsistent. By their nature, they’re not things that can be trusted.“Happiness is looking in a mirror and liking what you see”.It’s true.I’m one of those people who is simply not used to seeing myself as others see me. I’m historically the guy taking the photos - not the subject. I’m used to seeing the ‘mirror-image’ of Simon, so when I see the ‘real-image’, it looks and feels wrong.Over the last two years I’ve started the journey of accepting what I look like. I’m getting used to having photos taken of me. Truth be told, I’m still not all that comfortable when I see myself published on Facebook - I have a way to go. But I’m getting there.I am starting to like what I see. Both in the glass and in photographs.“Friends are the mirror reflecting the truth of who we are”.It is really important to surround yourself with friends who aren’t afraid to be open, honest and true. It is important to be vulnerable enough to listen to what they have to say, consider what they say, and change behaviour if necessary.However, it is also important that those friends are held to a high standard. If you are going to be that trusting and vulnerable, then they must also have integrity. True friends never talk crap about you to others. They may call you out, but they keep it there. Between you two. They always have your back when talking with other people.Be careful who who call your friends.“For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” - Steve JobsI like this thought. I’ve been through so much change, so much personal growth in the last few years. There are days where I think “screw it, that’s enough, it’s just too hard”. And then I look back just a short distance and I see exactly what I’ve achieved.Change is constant.I need to remind myself to not get settled. To not accept where I am. There is so much more to learn. So much more to discover.What am I actually capable of achieving?Is it too late?Nope. Game on.- S