Mirror


Good mirrors may create discomfort. They could reveal some naked truth that one doesn't like to see. But a good mirror is a good mirror, and I want it this way. Even though a bad mirror out there may show a distorted reality in a nice, flattering way. To the point that illusion is comforting, sweet, catchy, even addictive...

In the end, nothing is more liberating, rejuvenating, healing, transforming, than brutal facing of reality.

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