I studied my reflection analytically instead of emotionally. Different skin tone? No. I looked younger. That was it.
One of the things that I have been consciously doing is actively unburdening myself to the point of throwing out or giving away things that I no longer need, want, or should have. At first it was a slow process of calculating decisions like math problems. Now it has become very easy and with that I have found a sense of freedom. Just the other day I had to make a decision about something in the kitchen and poof! Into the trash it went. I shocked myself! Anyone who has spent any amount of time with me knows that my decision-making process is arduous and painful as I, a typical Libra, will keep looking at all sides of a problem until eventually narrowing it down to the answer. For those that stampede through making up their minds, it is sheer hell until they jump in, take control, and make the decision for me. Now I am taking control by letting go and it is working.
The small decisions are no more of this, that, and the other and that is making the larger decisions easier. I am less burdened.
I have also accepted the fact that I talk to the dog, even when he is sleeping. I laugh at myself and the things around me more often and more easily. I allow myself to be goofy. This is how I am, who I am, and I am happier. I like talking in silly voices. I enjoy making up stories about the people I see. I like playing the drums on the steering wheel while I listen to the radio in the car. It's a long drive to and from work, people!
I am nicer to myself and because I am more accepting of myself I find that I am more accepting of others. My inner voice is softer. I don't have to listen to lectures anymore. Instead I am outside on the playground admiring the pretty wildflowers or watching the sky spin as I ride the spinner.
I looked like me!
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