Who Do You Claim?

I've been thinking a lot about identity in the last few weeks. I feel like I have transformed. I am steady. I am confident. I am disciplined.

These words are beginning to feel more comfortable. I look in the mirror and see their truth in my eyes.

This is the authentic self. 

Who do you see looking back at you from the mirror? It's called a reflection because it makes you contemplate the image you see. 

Do you wish there were more of some things? Or less? 

You wish you saw...

More curls. Less curls. More curves. Less weight. More spirit. Less anxiety.

Pause. All of those thoughts are judgements. There is only what is.

See what is there. 

Curls. 

Do you want to see something else? How can you act to create a difference?

I can invest in a good hair straightener.

Weight. I can drink one less sugary drink tomorrow.

Apathy. I can send a text, just to say hello.

Anxiety. I can take a deep breath and for just a few moments focus only on sipping tea.

I can.

Who do you want to see reflecting back from the mirror? 

Go be that.