Maybe its because, deep down, we all wish we could do the same.
Maybe its because, deep down, we all wish we could do the same.
It was a particularly touching moment in the episode, at least to me.
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After all, how many times have I looked in the mirror and only found things to criticize?
Sometimes I avoided looking at myself at all.
Maybe its your hair, your eyes, the curve of your waist.
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What if those were the things we allowed ourselves to see when we looked in the mirror?
And so I decided to take up the challenge.
And then I started to write.
Before I knew it, I had a mirror full of words.
But why hadnt I?
Why was I always so reluctant to say nice things about myself out loud?
Most people arent taught to say nice things to themselves.
But why not extent that same lesson to ourselves?
Were oftentimes so afraid to be seen as cocky or vain that we wont even voice our own self-admiration.
Were taught that pinpointing the bad will help us improve and ultimately move toward our goal of perfection.
But heres the thing: nobodys perfect.
And I know you already know that.
So instead of criticizing yourself for all the things you arent, why not celebrate the things you are?
If you were to stand in front of a mirror at this very moment, what would you see?
A loving parent or child?
Would you see someone funny and kind and intelligent and beautiful?
Or would you be too distracted by the things you wish you could improve?
