The impact of what our reflection offers us on our physicality, when we look in the mirror, can affect our relationship with others and also with ourselves. Mirror syndrome, is it more common than you think.
From the habit of looking at us and analyzing ourselves in front of the mirror, the need to learn to live with the body we have and analyze our complexes and defects may arise, before searching for them in others.
- Mirror syndrome has to do with the behaviors that people have in relation to their own image.
- Distorting it until they see defects or amplify those they think they have.
- You could say that this object that we have in the bedroom.
- In the bathroom.
- Or elsewhere in our house.
- Is the mediator in a relationship.
In most cases, the couple is made up of a ‘person and their image’, is quite disparate and can become the cause of a sick relationship full of problems, sufferings, difficulties, worries, fights, etc.
As if living with someone, we must learn to live with our bodies every day and, above all, with what we see in the mirror, which is nothing more than a projection we make of ourselves.
Is there anyone more beautiful than me?The evil witch in Snow White’s tale has already said so. She did her best to always be young and beautiful.
In reality, we have no potions or witchcraft to do so; the source of youth does not exist, what exists is the ability to love oneself as it is and, above all, to accept itself, regardless of age, kilos, wrinkles or centimeters.
Mirror syndrome can become a pathology as in cases of bulimia and anorexia, two disorders very common in adolescence and especially in women, who, however much they lose weight, these women (and some boys too) will always look fat and ugly. , product of cognitive distortion.
First, prejudice and comparisons must be ruled out. We are neither better nor worse than others; Just different.
Bigger, thinner, taller, smaller, prettier, uglier, these are just arbitrary reviews. Fashion is changing, as are beauty standards. Look at the paintings from three centuries ago.
Each of us is beautiful for its particular characteristics, we are unique and incomparable, the most beautiful beings of all creation, this does not mean that we must become narcissistic and admire our image all the time, above all things and people, sporting our beauty This means that we must learn to love ourselves and accept ourselves as we really are.
On the other hand, it is essential to start laughing at ourselves, at our mistakes and what we do not like, a touch of humor will make life much easier and improve the relationship we have with our body and also with others.
It is also essential to become our best friends and accomplices. What does that mean? Do not prejudge our image so it shows us the mirror. If we are in a good mood, happy and satisfied, no matter the size of our hip, belly or nose.
And as a fundamental measure, we must love each other and then love others, if we respect each other no one will.
The only person with which comparisons are allowed is you, no one else, you just need to fight and outdo each day, to be a better person and develop new skills, you will be able to analyze what was yesterday and what it was today, not to criticize you, but to know how to act to evolve.
The perception of our physique is just the reflection of our inner state. We have to worry about our health, not appearances. Certainly, in this way you will have a different perception of your reflected image. Take a test: if you ever look in the mirror and look sad and compare it to another day you were happy with, you’ll see a big difference.
The moment we accept ourselves as we are, we will have the ability to laugh at our mistakes and mistakes, regardless of what the mirror reflects; that’s when we really become balanced and happy people.
When we can laugh at ourselves, we can smile at others, a smile that will show our true essence and delight those around us.