Can we chat about MIRRORS?!

Though a mirror is designed for us to view ourselves, is it possible I spend more time holding mirrors up to OTHERS--so THEY can take a good look at and fix their behaviors--than inspecting myself?

If I'm working overtime to show others the reflective, dynamic side of the glass, how much time do I spend starting at the dark, dull surface on the back? What hope do I have to grow and learn with that in my sights? Could what I'm trying to point out to others be more about what I'm working to avoid seeing in ME?

"I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror."
Taylor Swift

Shout out to Pump Up the Mind for the theme music: "Bright Horizons"

Hey--are you in there? Can we chat about OPENNESS?

We protect ourselves with walls of our own creation, but are they really keeping us from the connection and growth we crave and deserve?

What if the first step in establishing true, authentic connections with others involved taking some emotional risks on our end? If everyone waits for others to put their shields down first, what hope do we have?

"To be found is to be exposed. No wonder so many of us are still lost."
Craig D. Lounsbrough

Shout out to Pump Up the Mind for the theme music: "Bright Horizons"

Can we chat about DETOURS?

How often do we find the need to adjust our plans, our approach, and next steps? Like...EVERY DAY. Why do we attempt to convince ourselves that encountering a challenge in our pursuit of a goal or going through some unexpected life changes is reason to label ourselves a "FAILURE?"

What if we were to find gratitude in the detours and look for the unexpected gifts? What if DETOURS are NOT ROADBLOCKS?

"Lessons often come dressed up as detours and roadblocks."
Oprah Winfrey

Shout out to Pump Up the Mind for the theme music: "Bright Horizons"