When we look in a mirror we see our reflection – the image
of our self. However, so many of us look at other people – their appearance,
their status, their wealth, their accomplishments – and compare our lives to
theirs as if this could ever be an honest reflection.
How can we measure who we are, what we do and how we feel
against someone else’s litmus test? This isn’t even apples to oranges – more
like apples to space satellites or oranges to the ocean depths.
Young women used to have to deal with a psychological
condition called Imaginary Audience Syndrome, the belief that you are always on
display and people are watching you like an audience. Well this syndrome has
evolved to encompass all ages and is no longer quite so imaginary. With social
media, reality shows and the driving need for acceptance, we are all possible
victims. And a lot of that drive for the audience acceptance is due to our warped
sense of reflection.
Just for one day, let’s take a deeper look within ourselves
and reflect on our own self worth. Let’s not keep up with the Joneses and
instead build ourselves up from the inside out.
Look At That!
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