Reflection

This photo was taken near where I lived and worked while in Iraq.  The country was war-torn (and still is) and it was difficult finding some beauty in all that mess and confusion.  But this tree, all alone amongst the turmoil, stood out in its own reflection as something beautiful to behold. Too many people in the world often feel alone, confused and feel too much turmoil around them. Regardless, they are beautiful people!

If we all look at ourselves in a mirror's reflection, we will note something quite beautiful, not so much through our outward appearance, but through seeing that we are a living soul, fully capable from birth of possessing a loving and kind heart, compassion and understanding for others, and for doing good in this troubled world. Sometimes it takes stepping away from the mirror in order to take the focus off of our own self and to focus on and recognize the beauty that is within everyone on this earth, regardless of their race, beliefs, status, etc. We all can do good. What goes around, comes around, and others will see our own beauty if we were to do that. And in doing that, this world would be a far better place, with less turmoil and strife and hurt. Let's do our part in making the world a more beautiful place! Do that, and the times you look at your reflection, you will see an amazingly beautiful person.