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"From The
Coach's Corner" Articles by Brian J. Zahn
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
by Brian J. Zahn - Certified Life Coach, Author and
Speaker
I was recently visiting some friends on vacation when in
the background from another room I heard seven dwarfs
whistling their famous tune. My attention was skewed
towards the kids laughing in the next room who were busy
watching the Disney classic Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs.
Curious to visit a happy time in my past, I excused myself
politely and walked into the family room to where the
children were engulfed in the animated story. I was amazed
to find myself seeing more than what I remembered when I
was a child and finding new discoveries to the story’s
meaning. What popped into my mind, was the part when the
witch looked into the mirror and asked the well known
verse, “mirror, mirror on the wall,” and this got me
thinking about what we actually see in the reflection.
We all know when our birthday is and each year we complain
that we are getting older instead of younger. We pick a
time when we decide that we will be a certain age forever,
even though we know this isn’t true. The older we get the
less we want people to recognize our special day into this
universe, but we can all fess up now that we truthfully
like to be acknowledged on our special day. However, the
word “age” is the question that I’m referring too. When we
look into the mirror each and everyday, just how old do we
see ourselves?
For some of us, we don’t question or bother pretending
that we are younger or older than we look. Our journey got
us to where we are today and we wouldn’t change a thing
because in reality things happen to us for a reason. We
wouldn’t question ourselves, but continuously follow the
flow to our life’s plan. We remain positive, learn from
our past, build for the future, but remain focused in the
present moment in time. We enjoy the ride for what is and
not for what should have been. When they look into the
mirror they see their reflection and the age they
truthfully are, but only wishing they looked younger in
their appearance.
However, this isn’t the case with everyone. There are
people who question their life and get stuck, unable to
move forward and remain in a holding pattern. They feel
that they haven’t started really living their life because
of what had stopped them in their tracks. Even when the
years roll on by, they remain where they were when the
situation occurred. When they see their reflection they
see a much younger person than they actually are and can’t
face this fact and refuse to believe in what they see.
They might even feel that they don’t want to grow up or
don’t even know how too. It’s even harder for them to
realize the reality that they aren’t where they thought
they would be at the age they are at now. Their reflection
in the mirror is quite different than what actually is.
So where does one go from here. Awareness and recognition
is extremely important in realizing where you are at the
present moment in time. This might seem downright scary or
fearful, but the good thing is you aren’t alone. Life has
its ups and downs for everyone. Even the strongest of
people, have their weaknesses. Besides, everyone and I
mean everyone, has a story to tell about their life, and
that’s a fact, not fiction.
As your life coach, take a deep breath, relax, give
yourself a break and stop being so hard on yourself.
There’s always time to jump start your life and getting
the happiness that you truly deserve. So, take this
moment, look into the mirror and see your reflection. Now,
ask yourself this question: When I look into the mirror
and see my reflection, I see myself as _____ years old?
Then ask yourself, why? Feel free to do this anytime you
have a conflict or feel lost. By doing so, you’ll soon
recognize your state of mind you are currently in.
As you will soon see, there’s always a reason why we see
ourselves at a certain age than we really are. Realize
that this is a good place to start by being present and
aware of your life, instead of ignoring it. Remember what
I always say, you (mirror, mirror) hold the keys to your
life’s possibilities. It’s up to you to unlock and open a
new door to your life’s true happiness. Once you do,
you’ll soon be whistling a new tune.
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Brian J. Zahn is a Certified Life Coach, Author and
Motivational Speaker. He is a constant reminder that we
can have anything we truly want in life if we are the
"KEY" to our happiness. The important thing to remember is
to be "Focused", be "Present" and
"BE THE KEY™"
" in your life
that will unlock and open new doors to your happiness,
instead of being the obstacle. Reach out for Brian today
and let him INSPIRE, MOTIVATE and GUIDE you
compassionately, while discovering the "KEY" that's in
"YOU". Web: www.bethekey.net Telephone: 480-254-5000
Email: Brian@Anewviewtoanewyou.com
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