Rory asks;
Do you see who you wish to see when you look in the mirror?
The answer to Rory’s question would have been different 10 years ago.
10 years ago I was still trying to be a different person from who I really was.
The last decade was a time of change and it also taught me a lot of valuable lessons.
I won’t go into the details of the upheaval that we faced as a family, but it did put things into proper perspective for me.
• Appearances are not important, health is.
• Circumstances can change in a short while turning your world upside down.
• Don’t take anything for granted.
• Appreciate each and every blessing.
• Family comes first.
• When you face difficult situations, God also gives you strength to face them.
So now when I look in the mirror, I see a woman almost 60, not looking too bad for her age, (perhaps could do with some weight loss), in reasonable health, active, and at ease with herself and the world around her. I like this woman that I see in the mirror because she has learned to accept life as it is and lives in the now. She is now a realist with her faith firmly grounding her existence.
So yes, to answer Rory’s question, I am satisfied with the person I see in the mirror. She is who I wish to be.

#Keepitalive
#RoryAsks
Super inspiring! That’s how we should all be- happy and content with ourselves. Such a wonderful answer!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much Sam. Life teaches you these lessons. One should be ready to learn.
LikeLike
Bravo! 👏🏼❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Punam
LikeLike
It makes life so much easier when your ok with who you are.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think this is what we are supposed to learn when we are taught hard lessons by life- To accept ourself as we are.
LikeLike
A great post Sadje.
Although it is short and simple it speaks volumes about you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a lot Tanya.
LikeLike
My pleasure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
💖
LikeLike
It took me some time to figure this out too. I used to think everyone had it all figured out and I was the only one who was trying to fit in or struggling. The older I get the more I realize everyone has their own issues, so I shouldn’t feel bad for not being perfect because nobody is perfect. It’s good to work on yourself and grow but it’s important to do this from a place of acceptance and love not self-hatred.
LikeLiked by 2 people
You’ve said it so well. We do have to accept ourselves first so that it’s easier for others to do so too. We all go through this process. So get there earlier while others take more time. Thanks
LikeLike
Excellent answers Sadje, it is indeed good to know that you can stand with your own two feet firmly planted 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much Rory. An interesting question. Gave me a chance to analyze my life
LikeLiked by 1 person
A fantastic reflection, Sadje. Resonates deeply with me, as, for me, the last few years there’s been a lot of learning and growing. Both difficult and beautiful. As always, thank you for sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jeff. If we don’t learn and grow in life, the time we spend living is not fully utilized!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Welcome, Sadje. Always. Wholeheartedly agree!
LikeLiked by 1 person
☺️🙏🏼
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love your insight Sadje, wonderfully expressed
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a lot Deb
LikeLike
Such profound life truths Sadje. The biggest gift one can give oneself is being happy, accepting and content with oneself, with who he/she is. And you have done that my friend. Kudos!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much Radhika. You’re absolutely right my friend. Life is only worth living when we accept all its realities and try to be as positive as we can.
LikeLike
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad you love who you see in the mirror, its important to love ourselves. Xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is very important my friend. Otherwise our lives are very difficult.
LikeLiked by 1 person