In continuation of my reflections on the Mirror, I came across this relevant piece on lessons from a mirror…
3 lessons mirror teach us.
1. It reflects things as it is , whatever stain or dirt in our face , it never adds or reduce it.
We should learn to show (whether it is our spouse, children, relatives or friends,)others merits or faults just as they are. Never exaggerate or hide just because of our prejudices. Never make mountain out of a molehill or viseversa.
2. The mirror reflects only when we are in front of it. Once we move away it becomes silent.
Learn to praise or complaint to the person directly when they are face to face . Never backbite. Appreciate them personally or talk about their defects that bother you in person, Never to a third person when they are not there.
3 The third lesson is we never get angry with the mirror because it is showing the stains or defects in our face.
Similarly when someone points out our defects we should learn to thank them instead of getting angry or hurt and try to correct our faults.
Next time whenever you stand in front of a mirror, remember these lessons.
December 17, 2018 at 9:45 am
This is really beautiful and also creative/original. Thanks for sharing, Savvy! I always look forward to reading your posts.
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December 17, 2018 at 12:35 pm
Thank you Joey. A pleasure to know so.
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December 17, 2018 at 1:12 pm
Beautiful and a unique way to express and inspire
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December 17, 2018 at 4:24 pm
Thank you for your lovely comment!
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December 17, 2018 at 9:51 pm
Love these lessons. You are so wise and creative! Wow! Thank you. 🙂 Plus, they are easy to remember as we need to look in the mirror at least once a day, when we brush our teeth. 🙂
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December 18, 2018 at 8:24 am
You are kind and generous.Thank you . 😊And yes after writing on the mirror , this seems to make sense, to practise on a bit of mirror mindfulness .Much love🤗
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December 18, 2018 at 10:11 am
Love these words — mirror mindfulness. 🙂 In our puja we offer a mirror to God in our worship and there is a beautiful shloka that goes with it — where we ask for help to reflect the light of our soul.
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December 19, 2018 at 7:19 am
Thank you for mentioning that. Do share the shloka if possible. Would love to read.
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December 18, 2018 at 7:01 am
The mindful mirror and a much mindful you😊💐💐👍🏻
Thanku for sharing these pearls of wisdom
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December 18, 2018 at 8:18 am
Kind of you . A pleasure to share.
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December 18, 2018 at 7:47 pm
WONDERFUL!
i mirrored your blog… i mean reblogged!
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December 19, 2018 at 7:17 am
Thank you!
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December 20, 2018 at 5:59 pm
Beautiful lessons for a meaningful life through an object we see everyday but do not care to notice it!
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December 20, 2018 at 10:56 pm
Yes indeed! So much simply in seeing beyond the mere looking.Thank you.
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December 25, 2018 at 10:05 am
The shloka we say when we offer mirror in puja — Darpanam vimalam ramyam shuddha bimba pradaayakam. Atma bimba pradarshanartha arpayami Maheshwari — We offer a darpanam (mirror), vimalam ramyam (pure beautiful) to show a pure reflection. In order to reflect my soul (atma) I am offering it to you, Oh Great Seer of All (Maheshwari). Thank you for your interest and inspiration. 🙂
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December 25, 2018 at 10:31 am
Very beautiful verses!. Thank you for sharing so thoughtfully. But then everything about Krishna is sweet and beautiful 💞 And also I am reminded of one of my favourites here Madhurashtakam. I used to sing it often earlier. Its been a long while
Adharam madhuram …. 😊
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December 25, 2018 at 10:36 am
Maduradhipate akhilam Madhuram….He lifts us from this world and takes us to sweetness. We are so blessed!! Jai Sri Krishna! Jai Jesu Christo! 🙂
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