.......untitled (2nd post of the day)

the night woke him into a dream and he found himself in a dimly lit room. to his left and his right and in front and behind him stood a person that he recognised but could not name. a voice spoke to him and said “turn to your left and tell me what you see”.

“i see a person who is warm, friendly, slow to anger, quick to see the good in someone”.

“and to your right”

“i see a person who is strong and courageous, who knows what he feels is right and wants to use their strength and courage for the good of others”

“and in front of you”

“ ah! this person is quick of wit, yet can show a sensitivity of soul so rarely seen”

“and behind you”

“this person is beautiful. a rich and wonderful inner beauty so often missed when a person is only given a casual glance”

“close you eyes”

he closed his eyes

“now open them”

he opened them and to his left and his right and in front of him and behind him were mirrors.

“i will tell you what i see in these mirrors”, said the voice, “i see the same people you have just seen”

“but they're mirrors. they all show me.”

“yes”

there was silence for a while as he looked at the reflections in the mirrors. while he saw the friend, slow to anger. while he saw strength and courage. while he saw the quick wit and sensitivity. while he saw the inner beauty…….

the voice spoke quietly and said, “it’s like this…. you see in the people you love that which can also be found in you”