Reflections

"Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" We remember this from our childhood...

A mirror is a great example of a reflection. In this case, the mirror represents truth and denial. Our circle friends can prove to be a better example. You share one common flaw with each one of your friends, no matter how good or bad the flaw - hence your friendship. Let's look at my circle. My circle consists of four very different personalities, perspectives, and patience levels. I describe our personalities as shoes, something all women can relate to. There is a Chuck Taylor, Timberland, Air Force One, and the High Heel. My emotional state, in any given situation, determines which mirror (friend) gets the call. YOU KNOW WHY ? because just like the witch, I desire the answer that is what I want to hear rather than what I need to hear in that moment. Do I really want the truth? Maybe...Better yet, can I handle the truth? 

Who knew I'd learn from Snow White in adulthood? This scenario just might be the realest depiction of people ever. We say we want the truth (on some level we do), but we fear it or can't deal with it so we break the mirror or avoid it altogether. As I pen this blog, I am reminded that my heart especially is like a tea bag; when put in hot water, what's inside will ooze out. All of that to say, I can no longer run from the truth (neither can YOU). We were built for this by the Master.

Truth is: I was who I was, I am who I am - I'm okay with both.

Look in your mirror without fear.  

Change what you see. Change how you think. Change starts on the inside. Character counts. 

1 Corinthians 13:12 (NIV)

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face-to-face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully know.

#NoFearImFree