Let me ask you something: When was the last time you truly saw the world? Not through the fog of your thoughts, emotions, or judgments—but as it is.
Chances are, you haven’t.
Here’s the raw truth: You’ve never seen the world. You’ve only seen its reflection in the mirror of your mind. And that mirror? It’s warped. Scratched. Clouded by a lifetime of biases, fears, and desires.
But what if I told you there’s a way to polish that mirror? To see clearly—not just the world, but the you behind the mirror?
The Lie We Believe: “What I See Is Real”
You’ve been taught that your mind is a window to reality. But here’s the twist: Your mind is a funhouse mirror.
Think about it: A tiger sees the world as food. A grasshopper sees it as obstacles. You? You see it through the lens of your identity, your prejudices, your endless mental chatter.
But here’s the kicker: You’re not even in the reflection. You’re the one holding the mirror. And until you realize that, you’ll spend your life chasing shadows.
The Day I Broke the Mirror
Years ago, I sat with a man who’d spent decades climbing the corporate ladder. He had it all—money, power, respect. Yet, he confessed: “I feel like I’ve missed life.”
“Why?” I asked.
“Because I’ve been too busy looking at the reflection to see what’s behind it.”
That’s when it hit me: Life isn’t in the mirror. It’s in the you holding it.
The Triangle Technique: A Gateway to Mastery
Here’s a simple exercise to start polishing your mental mirror:
- Find a Triangle
Look at someone—or even an object. Break it down into triangles. Start with three. Then five. Then fifty. Keep going until every millimeter is filled with triangles. - Shift Your Focus
As you do this, notice how your mind sharpens. How the noise fades. How you start seeing form instead of meaning. - Slip Behind the Mirror
Once your mind is focused, ask: “Who’s watching?” Not the thoughts. Not the emotions. The you behind it all.
The Unseen Truth: You’re Not Your Mind
Your mind is a tool. A brilliant, chaotic, limited tool. But it’s not you.
Think of it like this: If you spend your life staring at a movie screen, you’ll never meet the director. The reflections on the mirror—your thoughts, emotions, perceptions—are just the movie. You’re the director.
Your Invitation: Step Behind the Mirror
Tonight, sit in silence. Close your eyes. Feel your breath. Notice how your mind chatters, judges, distracts.
Now ask: “Who’s noticing this?”
The answer isn’t in a thought. A feeling. A memory.
It’s in the silence between them.
P.S. The next time your mind feels like a prison, smile. Then whisper: “I’m not trapped. I’m the warden.”
Now go free.
Why settle for a life of reflections when you can step into the light?