I stared hard at the mirror, studying my well-shaped eyebrows. I smiled, I frowned – I did all sorts of things. Like widening my mouth to expose my teeth. I saw all my flaws and my only spectator was my twenty-four month old son.
Why was I doing that? You may wonder. I was doing a bit of soul-searching. During my ‘man in the mirror moment,’ all sorts of thoughts went through my head.
I have been hurt.
I have hurt other people (unknowingly!)
I have been fearful!
Others have robbed me of things.
I saw a fairly pretty woman (believe me I had to make serious effort)
I saw a kind-hearted woman.
I saw a lover.
I saw a wife.
I saw a mother.
I saw a friend.
I saw a woman who wanted to change the world in her own little way.
And then I saw other people as well.
My husband (I love him! even when he refuses to take out the trash!)
Friends, bloggers, writers, (even some of my characters crept in)
I saw the homeless, the orphans, the rich, the Queen, and I zoomed in.
And I saw myself.
And then the song of Michael Jackson slowly fills my mind ( I love his music!)
”I’m starting with the man in the mirror,
telling him to make a change!”
What about you? What do you see when you look in the mirror…
I love you guys, let’s all make a change!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
🙂 🙂
Seyi Sandra David 
You don’t want to know what I see when I look in the mirror
You see a man of the people!!! 🙂
No
A simple unassuming man?
Simple maybe
I’m reading your book now 🙂
Wow! That’s good, what page are you?
Just starting chapter 2 🙂
Awwww! I hope you’ll love it! Your comment means a lot to me!
🙂 🙂
I like it so far 🙂
Thanks! Fingers crossed!!
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I’ll let you know when I have finished it. I’ll do a review. 🙂 I’m going to review Emily’s book in the next couple of days
That would be so nice of you Alastair! Have a sweet night rest… my love to your daughter too, I stopped by her blog yesterday!
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She said she is thinking about doing what I used to do and do a song a day as there was always ones she wanted me to put on but I wouldn’t lol
You should encourage her!! She’s a bright girl, let her follow her heart!! Make sure you help her…. I’m sure you will.
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Going to see if my son wants to do a blog as well
We all tend to only look at the superficial when we look in the mirror. This is a good reminder that we are all so much more than our big nose, or blemishes, or crooked teeth. Thank you for this post.
(Laughing) the big nose and crooked teeth is simply hiding the person within! Thanks Pamela for stopping by, I appreciate it!!
Much love. 🙂
Mirror, mirror on the wall…
Have a wonderful week too 🙂
Thanks Rosy! God bless you!!
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Beautiful and thoughtful.
Thank you Ionia!! Have a blessed day.
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Hmm, Seyi, you know I am not a mirror person. I only look in when I have finished dressing for the over all effect, and even that only for a brief moment; or when I have to use eye brow pencil. Sub-consciously I don’t like seeing my fat face and body 🙂
A beautiful post, my dear 🙂
Oh Celestine! You are not serious! You’re beautiful and well loved and you know that!!! Thanks for reading, I’m glad you like it!!
Much love. 🙂
Thanks Seyi 🙂 I believe you 🙂
I’m glad you do! 🙂
Radiant thoughts, sis. At my quiet time I tend to ask myself question, too–some of them are listed in your piece. I sometimes get frustrated in the end, LOL.
God bless you and your family and I wish you a blissful week ahead.
And you too dear brother! It’s good to ensure that ‘the man in the mirror’ is making a difference. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of this week!
Blessings. 🙂
The mirror is many times deceiving . Only when you really look will you find the true thing . great post 🙂
Thanks Monika! You’re right, the mirror can be deceiving but we can’t hide the truth from ourselves! I appreciate your comment and visit.
Cheers. 🙂
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Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
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“We” all need to look in the mirror of God’s Word. We don’t like to look in that one because it reveals us as sinners…horrible…lost sinners.
The good news….
There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel’s veins…
And sinners…plunged beneath that flood…
Lose all their guilty stains.
Rightly said Ike! That was a song isn’t it! I’m singing it now!! Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings. 🙂
Seyi, you write such deep and inspiring words. Very thoughtful too. Individually, we mean different things at different times. Its important that we all make the effort to make a positive change in every little way possibe. Thank you Seyi. Do have a great week.
Thanks for reading Ndifreke, I truly appreciate your insightful comment and insight! Enjoy the rest of your day!!
Blessings. 🙂
In the past I could not even look at my reflection; I would not allow myself to do so. Now I look and examine, and begin to like what I see. x
I like your sweet smiling face Christy! And I’m sure you do too! You’re a great woman! Thanks for your visit.
Much love. 🙂
Big smiles as I read your comments – they liven up my morning. Much love back to you.
I’m glad! God bless you richly dear friend!!
Love. :)-
A man with a self confidence but no miraculous results
Awwww!!! Ankit! Self confidence will indeed take you far, and the miracles will happen all the same. Thanks for your visit!!
Blessings. 🙂
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Seyi, when I look in the mirror I see a woman who feels younger than she looks, and loves her family more with each passing day. Lovely post by a lovely lady! 🙂
Blessings ~ Wendy
I see a woman filled with wisdom, grace and kindness! You’re an inspiration Wendy, and I appreciate your visit and comment. Thank you!
Much love. 🙂
I read the book ” The ultimate weight loss solution.” In one of the chapters, the author made the reader get in front of the mirror, naked, and write down all the things that they are telling themselves. Whew. That was hard. Then he made us go back over our list and cross off what is not true. I wound up crossing out 7 out of 10 things. We are our worst critics, huh? Thank you for the uplifting post!
You’re right! We’re our worst critics! I’m glad you like my post. I truly appreciate your visit!! Enjoy the rest of your day.
Blessings. 🙂
Awesome post.Nice way to reevaluate oneself .Thank you for liking my post ( In a day , In a month…..).Wishing you the best.jalal
Thanks for your kind comment and for your visit. I love your blog!!
Warm regards. 🙂
I have believed that everybody mirriors knows secrets,if they could talk……..now that would be something.
Yeah Audrina, I’d never thought of that angle before, ‘Mirrors and Secrets! That would have been a great blog post!! Thanks for your comment and for stopping by!
Much love. 🙂
Sorry about the typo,I meant everybody’s . I love meeting other Nigerians here on wordpress. Take care. X
It’s alright Audrina, I appreciate your comment all the same!
Much love. 🙂
Loved your “Mirror” post and since you ask what i see in the mirror – here it is.
Mirror, Mirror
by Paul J. Stam
Within the confines of a funny place
I always seem to find my face.
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Why are you here and not the hall?
Here you are in a room so bright
Encased in chrome and make-up lights
Reflecting cruelly what you see
Rather than what I’d like to be.
In the hall I could pass you by
Rather than see through sleepy eye
A face creased by sheet hard pressed
Before I’ve washed and gotten dressed.
Why not shut down for a little while
Or at least indulge in kindly guile.
And while you’re in that benign mood
Show fifty years less, if you would.
Copyright © 2012 by Paul J. Stam.
All rights reserved
And thanks so much for stopping by Paper, Mud and Me and liking, “River Congo – Chapter 6.” – Aloha – pjs.
Wow!! That was so pristine, cool, original (I’m lost for adjectives now!) Thank you for sharing this. I wish the mirror would ‘show fifty years less.’ Have a great weekend.
Much love. 🙂
Wonderful post! I actually have a draft called the same thing, women in the mirror, about making changes, based off the MJ song! What are the odds 🙂 Love this one my friend. I hope your loving message continues to inspire many more people! Much love!
Wow!!! What coincidence! You must post it!! I’ll love you to. Have a great weekend!
Much love. 🙂
I shall. It’s actually in progress still, for a guest blog 🙂 I’ll let you know when I post it.
Much love.
Happy weekend.
That’s great! Do let me know!
Much love. 🙂
Love how what we give and share of ourselves with others unconditionally, it reflects back at us through their faces, changed circumstances, and joy of others. Our reflection is always out there, and about us, the stories it could tell, that we may never know, but can believe our reflection is out there, every moment.
beautifully written Sean! I can’t add more to it!! Thanks for your comment (it can stand alone as a post on its own!) Have a great weekend.
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Indeed very well written… 🙂
“Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
When I look in the mirror I demand of myself to see a person
who basically treats others as he wants to be treated himself… 🙂
You’re right dear friend, the mirror means so many things. Looking at ourselves in the mirror would not reveal the conflict nor the courage with which we live our lives but the person we really wanted to be! Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings. 🙂
Reblogged this on lost creek publishing.
I like the thought, I will think about it…. What do I see in the mirror?
lol
A great kind man!
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