Be Kind to the Person in the Mirror

The mirror whispers softly,
“Slow down, take a look,”
Not at the frizz in your morning hair
Or the curry stain you mistook.

See the warrior who woke again,
Though yesterday felt rough;
See the soul who still tries to smile
When life shouts, “That’s enough!”

The mirror doesn’t judge your flaws,
It simply holds your face—
The tired eyes, the hopeful grin,
The strength you still embrace.

Be gentle with that reflection,
It’s lived storms you never named;
It’s carried guilt, loved too hard,
And still refused to be ashamed.

Offer kindness to that human—
They’re doing the best they can;
They juggle dreams, chaos, deadlines,
And life without a plan.

So wink at your mirrored partner,
Say, “We’ve survived another day!”
A little kindness every morning
Keeps self-doubt far away.

Thought to Ponder:
When was the last time you spoke to yourself with the same tenderness you freely offer others?