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Reflections!

Today I find myself faced with a window and a mirror.  The issue most of us have is, we would prefer to stand in front of the window. Let's be real,  the window offers more possibilities; or does it? 

My mirror cousin called to check up on me today. I call her that because at various points of life we had certain situations that were basically the same. Also,  if I am on some bs she well blow my skirt up.  I do my best to keep myself surrounded by this type of person actually.  I, like many others,  hate to look too long in the mirror. The window has the ability to change what I see; the mirror only has one view. 

So, my cousin didn't have to call me on any bs today but she asked me a question that, when looking in the mirror would have a different answer than gazing out the window.  Because I didn't ask her if she was ok with my blogging our conversation I won't give specifics just a general idea. If asked a question about life choices would most people give an answer based on popular opinion or one true to the person's belief. Example: What would you do if you see a person bleeding in pain on the sidewalk?  Popular opinion would dictate that you go over,  cal 911 and help until the emt arrives.  Most would probably answer that way knowing they would get as far away from that scene as not to arise suspicion of their involvement; very few would say they wouldn't help. This is the difference between the mirror and window. 

I admitted that I try to make the decision that allows me to be able to look in the mirror regardless of how lovely the changing scenery is looking out the window.  I spent so many years not even speaking so now I feel the need to use my authentic voice. I encourage others to do the same and live their life being able to look in the mirror. 
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