I was recently reviewing an old article from my Abnormal Psychology class about mental diseases that affect the elderly. I came across an interesting quote about this old man who walked crookedly until his caregiver held up a mirror up to him so that he could adjust his position:
“One often sees Parkinson’s patients sitting in the most grossly tilted positions, with no awareness that this is the case. But let a mirror be provided, so they can see their position, and they instantly straighten up.”
Sometimes we need a mirror held up to ourselves in order to see the real truth.I just saw my reflection and felt a little like those elderly patients.
It’s so easy to get off-balance, off-center, when outside circumstances start to affect us. We forget to check with our reflection, to remember who we really are and become so easily swayed,tilted in another direction, in a different position. In times like those, its so vital to remember to check in with a mirror. Someone who will help you “check yourself” and will show you that you need to get back center. A mirror can be a friend, a family member, but the best mirror you could possibly is God. He will offer the most honest reflection and His Word will guide you how to get back on track.
That’s just my two cents.
*PS-El Espejo is Spanish for “mirror” :)
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