When confronted with injustice or a 'teachable moment,' Stop. Reflect. And if you're compelled to say something, to Act, try to do so in a way that invites the other to see that in criticizing or condemning another, they are condemning themselves. As Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, we 'inter-are' - we are all connected. We need each other find our deepest truth and real life and liberation.
You never know who may hear or read your mirror invitation or how they will respond. I think the hardest thing to do when challenging others to look in the mirror can be to let go of the need to 'win' or change the other person's heart or mind. Ultimately, that is out of our hands. We can only speak truth, live kindness and compassion, and invite others to see that we are all connected, we are all sisters and brothers.
Maybe just as difficult is to look in the mirror and see ourselves as we truly are, broken? Yes. But also beautiful, blessed, beloved daughters and sons of a loving Creator. Any opportunity to see this truth most deeply in ourselves and invite others to see this truth in her or himself, is a moment of grace, a gift we can give ourselves and the world.
Embrace these 'mirror moments' with humility, courage, conviction and a smile. In so doing, I trust that you will help facilitate sacred transformation and release an energy in the world that is desperately needed. It may not be easy, but "if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change." And as you look in the mirror and see the potential for change in yourself, you will liberate yourself to see the potential for change in others.
Much peace to you!
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