Let me be your mirror

Written by Chitra

(This is dedicated to, the wonderfully crazy

and ridiculously interesting women in my life)

Sometimes when the epic workload hits and the all nighters drain me, I often forget to be happy. I forget that happiness is infact a lifestyle. Lately I've been catching myself feeling unhappy quite frequently.

two days back I decided this needs to stop. I looked back. 
What change happened in my life that caused me to become so cynical? 
What turned me into a person who needed constant validation?

You see the problem was that I've been asking myself the wrong question ! The question is not and it will never be "what is wrong with me? "

 like a philosopher once said, as long as you are alive and breathing there is more right in you than wrong. The question i should have been asking myself is "how did I get here?" Beating myself up over simple mistakes , telling myself I'm not good enough, criticizing myself. Constantly telling myself I am incapable. The mind can only take so much before it breaks down. 

Things fell into place when I decided its about time i started giving myself some credit. I remember where I took a wrong step. I had promised myself to always love myself and support myself no Matter what. It seems like I've forgotten that promise. After all, You can't hate yourself into being happy!

So here is a note to my dear girlfriends who have been my happiness and my life for the past one year...who often forgets how to love themselves...

Dear,

When was the last time you saw yourself in the right light? You've all grown so blind with self doubt that when you look into the mirror you only see disappointment ! even the most beautiful of paintings looks unimpressive under dim light. Can't you see you're seeing your self with foggy eyes?

 You hesitate so much! Why are you not letting yourself try? Why do you stop yourself when you are about to try something, and convince yourself you can't do it? Why do you blow out the fire every time it sparks inside of you?

Look at you ! So scared! So tired! When have you taken it easy on yourself? When was the last time you let go of a criticism? Do you see how much you are worth ? Do you see how much you're loved and you're needed? Why are you being so mean to yourself? You've surprised me with your talent and you have inspired me to move forward...how can a person with that kind of power think so little of themselves?

I see your talents; Your might; Your determination; Your sincerity; Your willingness to help!

So let me be your mirror. Let me show you the way I see you. Look at me and see how you reflect off on me! If only you could see yourself through my eyes! love yourself the way I love you. Believe in your self because I do.

Look at you, you are so young! We are just starting to live our lives. you can't give up on it before you even start! So let me be your mirror when your eyes are filled with tears and you can't see yourselves anymore. I'll tell you how I see you, bright and clear.

Let me be your mirror.