Say good bye to the stranger in you

Michael Jackson famously wrote the lyrics: I’m asking him to change his ways, And no message could have been any clearer,If you wanna make the world a better place take a look at yourself, and then make a change”.

There are two mirrors that are important in this life. The first mirror is the one made of glass; the one that you silently consult when you put on your favorite outfit and want to convince yourself that you are immaculate. The second mirror is the mirror which no one but you will ever see. It is the mirror in your mind. How we use these mirrors has a very profound impact on our lives and what we become.

When we look at ourselves in the mirror what we see constitutes our self perception. Self perception simply put is how you view yourself. This seems very simple but it is deep.  Take a pause for a moment and try to answer this simple question. How do I see myself right now? It will surprise you that you are literally a stranger to yourself. How do you see your talents? How do you see yourself in the future? How do you see you?

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