The Guy in the Glass

Hi everyone,
There's a poem I read a couple of hours ago which sums up the importance of character.

"When you get all you want and you struggle for pelf,
and the world makes you king for a day,
then go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what that man has to say.

For it isn't your mother, your father or wife
whose judgment upon you must pass,
but the man, whose verdict counts most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass.
He's the fellow to please,
never mind all the rest.

For he's with you right to the end,
and you've passed your most difficult test
if the man in the glass is your friend.

You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum,
And think you're a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says
you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.

You can fool the whole world,
down the highway of years,
and take pats on the back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
if you've cheated the man in the glass."

- Dale Wimbrow

As described in the poem, at the end of the day the only person I have to answer to is myself.

How do I make sure the girl in the glass is always satisfied with who I am? The key is to make sure I have done nothing which unsettles my subconscious mind. At the center of my being I know who I am and I know what I want.

To illustrate what I mean, here's an example from my own life. My family - my dad and mom, my mota mummy and bapuji, my fua and faiba, ankush kaka and manjari aunty - have reached a state of contentment and peace of mind. How? They have lived their lives in such a way that when they put their head down on the pillow, their minds are absolutely clear, they have nothing to be ashamed of." They are people of integrity, honesty, responsibility, and respect. They have managed to develop these characteristics over the past more than 50 years, and as a result they are content and at peace.

Similarly, I have been striving to mold myself into an individual who can experience "peace of mind". What I've found is I am much closer to this state when I feel as though I am a good person. As I become more courageous, trustworthy, responsible, mature, educated, and loving, I've realized a shift towards serenity in my life. Whenever I look in the mirror nowadays, I find myself much happier and much more content with the person I am than I was a few months ago.

Published: Showers of Blessings

There will be many memorable moments from my first pregnancy - moments that I will smile and laugh for years. Always looking for ways to surprise people on their birthdays and anniversaries, I was truly surprised on my baby shower.

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