Day 30 - Your Reflection in the Mirror

*sigh*

Finally at the end of the challenge. 30 days filled with soul searching and intense reflections. The different topics were intended (in my opinion) to bring me to this point...this day...this topic.

My reflection in the mirror:



I don't think I've ever really spent very much time looking at my reflection. Sure, I'm a little on the vain side...so I check the mirror from time to time to make sure my makeup is in order, or that my hair isn't doing it's own thing, or that I don't have something in my teeth...but have I ever really taken the time to look at myself?

All my life I've heard people say a lot of good things about my appearance. Smooth skin...slim and trim...nice smile...blah blah blah....but I couldn't see it. The days when I felt beautiful were few and far between. So when I did look in the mirror, I never saw anything special. What I could see were the bags under my eyes that I had inherited from my grandfather (thanks, Grandaddy!).

But the things that I overlooked were my strength, charisma, passion, and the love that I have for so many people. And so, here it is ...my final piece...
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Look Inside


No matter what I see in this looking glass
Beauty is only skin deep
But go beyond the surface and understand
That all you've endured has made you who you are
The tears that poured from your eyes
Yielded gallons of strength and wisdom
Within your heart is a desire to change the world
And although people may never understand the depth of your love
It's hidden in every smile that crosses your lips
There is one thing that I have to say
No matter how strong and independent you may be
Showing your emotions isn't always a bad thing
Of course there will be people that try to take advantage of you
But don't allow them to define who you are
Remain true to who you are and what you stand for
Realize that there is nothing that you cannot do
And move forward with courage and faith in the God you serve
Never give up on love and happiness
Because your fairy tale ending is on its way
Most importantly, believe that you are beautiful...

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