Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall
January 27, 2009
I’ve always hated mirrors. I’m not totally certain why that is, but I know that I hated having my flaws staring me in the face. Perhaps not looking in a mirror was my way of trying to maintain a positive attitude.
I’ll never forget the time my oldest was twelve and looking in a mirror. She kept making comments about all the flaws on her face. As she spent more time staring in the mirror, I noticed her countenance change as she continued telling herself all the things wrong with her.
I told her that the flaws she sees up close like that are not visible to anyone else. I told her to step away from the mirror a bit to see the way others really see her. She stood back….and smiled.
The problem with us, is we’re so close to ourselves, we can see all of our imperfections. Sometimes we need to step back and try not to focus so much on what is wrong, but look even closer at what is right. We need to be able to look in a mirror, and allow it to reflect our true inner beauty.
Do you feel unworthy? Did you know that if you carry around with you a feeling of unworthiness, then you will be unable to see your true beauty? It will always be coated with this self-loathing garment.
Unworthiness goes very deep. It’s not something that is easily tossed aside. But it must be!
The next time you find yourself feeling that you aren’t worth anything (I know the feelings creep up at the oddest times) I want you to replace that negative crap with something positive. You need to be armed. So, I’m going to give you an assignment. It may be difficult, it may stretch you, but it will be worth it!
Okay, here is your assignment. I want you to send me a comment with at least five things about you that are positive traits. I told you it’s going to be hard! Some of you will sit there and think, that’s too egotistical, or whatever reason you want to choose – it’s likely because deep down, you feel unworthy.
Just now as I was writing this, I thought, I should set an example and do it first. Then my palms began to sweat. I think my face even flushed. It’s hard to tell people good things about ourselves. But it’s easy to give a list of woes, complaints, and self-loathing comments. So, I’m going to do what I’m asking you to do. Here goes, My list of five positive traits. I am creative. I am encouraging. I am a very good mom. I am intelligent. and I am a child of the Most High King!
Okay, now your turn! Leave me a comment with five of your positive traits. Then, I want you to say them outloud. The reason I want you to say them outloud is because it’s difficult for us to believe it. Say it outloud! Then pay attention when you start saying the negative stuff when you look in the mirror, or just when you’re out driving, or talking to people. When you feel that crap try to envelope you, don’t let it! Take those negative words, and proclaim the positive.
You are worthy my friend!
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall – You are the Awesomest You of All!
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