While perusing the newly posted blogs, I came across this entry. This entry is the second entry I found today that is a portrait of who I am and/or the way I conduct business. Read on and enjoy!
"The fog that thickens the mirror does not allow us to see beyond ourselves". Diana Perez
When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror? No, not that mirror, the mirror of your soul.
Too many of us focus on our exterior looks yet fail to look from within. You get up in the morning and go about your morning routines. Before you leave your home you do a quick glance in the mirror to double check that you hair is combed, your shirt collar is neatly tucked in place, your teeth are clean and your breath is fresh.
But have you checked yourself lately? You know, the one that has been screaming at you for your undivided attention but you demisely ignore?
We all fall victims of our hurried worlds, trying to get things done, meeting deadlines, going to work, dealing with the kids, our family, friends, our bosses or employees even our collegues. When do we ever stop to enjoy a few minutes to take an actual break? Yet we continue to try to be the best worker, the fastest and highest closer at our jobs. We have to be the one with the biggest homes and fanciest cars - the ones with the most money in the bank, the best golf course memberships - yet we discriminate our spouses, our family, friends, and peers, even ourselves.
Well, what's wrong with obtaining the best things if life? That is why I work my butt off! I am a good father/mother, son/daughter, boss/employee, I work hard and deserve the best and treat myself.
Congratulations! But let's go back a minute here. Does the money that you make really make you happy and give you joy and peace within yourself? Uh-huh. Stop for a second and ask yourself, "When was the last time I actually appreciated and thanked God for the things that I have and for the things that I don't have?
No matter what your religion is, give thanks for the riches of your material possessions for not many are as fortunate as you, especially in today's real estate market and financial crisis. But most importantly give thanks for the richness of your soul, for they truly are the most significant possessions that any human can ever possess, the one's that we can't see, the gem that is so hard to acquire and preserve.
Dedicate some time during the day to reflect and meditate; shut your mind off and 'be' in the moment. You are a wonderful human being! By looking within, you will be able to see beyond Your Mirrored Self.
© 2008 Diana Pѐrez
I love this image -- partly b/c I am facinated by lions...I have it framed in my office. Thank you for the nice read!