Gazing into the Abyss: How Mirrors Distort Our Sense of Self
When was the last time you gazed at yourself in a mirror and didn’t feel the need to look away? And no, not the good mirrors you have at home, with the soft, dappled light, and the familiar contours that you see day-in-day-out.
These lull you into a false sense of self. A false sense of security. You recognise the real you in these reflective surfaces. The you that you send out into the world.
The Beginning of the End
You see yourself all of the time, so you don't notice the subtle changes, at least not at first. The lines creep in, and before you know it, you're hurtling towards middle age. You've hardly had a chance to really live, and yet, here you are, approaching what seems like the beginning of the end.
Is this how I really look? No make up. Dark gown draped over my arms and shoulders. Wet hair pulled back off my face. The harsh light of day illuminating every crease and crevice.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Mirrors have long been a shallow barometer of beauty. A tool of comparison to place ourselves in…
