The central theme of this discourse revolves around the profound necessity of self-reflection, encapsulated by the metaphor of "looking in the mirror." We delve into the intricate dynamics of personal accountability and the imperative for individuals to confront their inner selves, often obscured by fear and shame. I articulate the notion that genuine change commences with an honest appraisal of oneself, as highlighted in the poignant lines from Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror." The dialogue further examines the transformative power of self-acceptance and healing, emphasizing that true understanding of one’s identity transcends mere external appearances. Ultimately, we assert that the journey toward self-discovery is both a personal and collective endeavor, vital for fostering a more compassionate society.
Takeaways:
The act of self-reflection is crucial for personal growth and healing, as we must confront our inner selves to truly understand who we are.
Many individuals struggle to look in the mirror due to fear or shame, and this prevents them from confronting their realities.
The journey of self-discovery often involves engaging in dialogue with oneself, facilitating a deeper understanding of one's emotions and experiences.
It is imperative that we recognize that external appearances are merely shells, while true self-worth is derived from internal acceptance and healing.
I've been a victim of selfish kind of love it's time that I realized that there are some with no home with not a nickel to loan could it be really me Pretending that they're not alone A willow deeply scared Somebody's broken heart and a washed out dream they follow the pattern of the wind, you see because they got no place to be that's why I'm starting with me.
Speaker A:
Starting with the man in the mirror.
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I'm asking him to change his ways.
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And no message could ever be been any clearer.
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If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, then make the change.
Speaker A:
Do you know where that came from?
Speaker B:
I don't know where exactly it came from, but it.
Speaker B:
But that was a very good, powerful message right there.
Speaker A:
Michael Jackson.
Speaker A:
The great Michael Jackson.
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RIP Mike.
Speaker A:
That came straight from his song man in the Mirror.
Speaker B:
Funny you said that, but we'll get into that later.
Speaker A:
All right, so which is our topic of today?
Speaker A:
Looking in the mirror.
Speaker A:
Take it away, Mr. Rafiki.
Speaker B:
I just want to start off with this right here.
Speaker B:
A lot of people can't look themselves in the mirror.
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And the reason why they can't look themselves in the mirrors.
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Because they're afraid or they're ashamed of what they see.
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They're afraid to go within.
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And that's the reason why they struggle looking into the mirror.
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The reason why I actually chose this topic is because that's what I'm going through right now.
Speaker B:
I'm basically in that stage of finding who I am, trying to speak to my inner self, heal my inner self.
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And a lot of people don't understand that.
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That's where it's at.
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You know, they want to judge the world, but they don't want to judge their self.
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And I think that's what people need to start doing instead of judging other people by what they see.
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Because you don't know truly what that other person may or may not be going through.
Speaker B:
So change does start with self.
Speaker B:
That's where it starts at.
Speaker B:
And we have to get to the state where we can actually look into the mirror.
Speaker B:
I'm not talking about looking in the mirror.
Speaker B:
Just brush your hair, put on your makeup.
Speaker B:
I ain't talking about that.
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I'm talking about truly looking into that mirror and seeing what you see.
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Look at them deep scars.
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Speak to those deep scars.
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Speak to those wounds.
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Heal yourself.
Speaker A:
Well, what.
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What made you want to look in the mirror?
Speaker B:
Because I wasn't happy with myself and I realized that I got.
Speaker B:
Yeah, I'll go to the mirror, I fix myself up or whatever and get out of there.
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But here lately, I've been going to that mirror and actually talking to myself.
Speaker B:
Wait, you talk to yourself?
Speaker B:
Yeah, I talk to myself.
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I. I hear other voices, but those other voices to me is my ancestors speaking back to me.
Speaker B:
They're encouraging me
Speaker A:
mental.
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Do you think it's important for somebody to be able to do this?
Speaker C:
I think it is.
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I think it's very important for everyone to do this.
Speaker A:
How so?
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Why so why?
Speaker C:
Many reasons.
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It's a part of, It's a part of, of.
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Of knowing who you really are, what, what you are, right?
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That, that, that self.
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Self worth that you're finding out, you know, that, that
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it's day.
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Painted man.
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It is man.
Speaker C:
It is man.
Speaker A:
So, so the why should somebody look in the mirror, learn to look in the mirror is what?
Speaker C:
Knowing,
Speaker B:
accepting who they are, no matter what they look like on the outside.
Speaker B:
Because our outsiders just basically are our shell.
Speaker C:
And also, you said it also healing.
Speaker C:
I think that's.
Speaker C:
I think that's a big.
Speaker C:
I think that is one of the big key factors of why it's important to look in the mirror to heal.
