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Date: 10 May 2025
There are days when we stand before the mirror, not to fix our hair or admire our outfit, but to ask questions—silent, aching ones. “Am I enough?” “Have I done well?” “Why do I feel so tired even when I’ve done nothing wrong?”
We wear masks all day—smiling at strangers, showing strength at work, pretending we’re okay at home. But the mirror… it sees through. It doesn’t blink when our eyes well up, nor does it interrupt when we whisper our truth.
The beauty is not in the reflection—it’s in the resilience. The face staring back may be tired, but it’s also seasoned with experience, courage, and stories only the soul knows.
Next time the mirror speaks, don’t look away. It may just be the most honest conversation you’ll have all day.
Have you spoken to your reflection lately? What did it say?
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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