The supportive mirror shows us our best self well rested and under flattering light. We go to supportive mirror for reassurance. Yes how we acted in that moment was not a pretty picture but it’s not how we really look. It’s not a big deal it’s a bad picture of you throw it away you’re a good person.
An honest mirror shows us what we look like right now when we are not at our best and our BedHead is bad. It’s a true reflection of what others saw today when we were stressed and distracted and leaking our frustration. “Yes you really did come across that way it’s not a good thing.”
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