[英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(25)-Mirror, Mirror -- What Do I See 镜子,镜子,告诉我
2008-02-15 16:10
615 查看
Download
A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.
Mirrors have a very particular function. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a physical mirror serves as the vehicle to reflection, so do all of the people in our lives.
When we see something beautiful such as a flower garden, that garden serves as a reflection. In order to see the beauty in front of us, we must be able to see the beauty inside of ourselves. When we love someone, it’s a reflection of loving ourselves. We have often heard things like "I love how I am when I’m with that person." That simply translates into I’m able to love me when I love that other person. Oftentimes, when we meet someone new, we feel as though we ‘click’ – sometimes it’s as if we’ve known each other for a long time. That feeling can come from sharing similarities.
Just as the ‘mirror’ or other person can be a positive reflection, it is more likely that we’ll notice it when it has a negative connotation. For example, it’s easy to remember times when we have met someone we’re not particularly crazy about. We may have some criticism in our mind about the person. This is especially true when we get to know someone with whom we would rather spend less time.
Frequently, when we dislike qualities in other people, ironically, it’s usually the mirror that’s speaking to us.
I began questioning myself further each time I encountered someone that I didn’t particularly like. Each time, I asked myself "What is it about that person that I don’t like?" And then "Is there something similar in me?’ In every instance, I could see a piece of that quality in me, and sometimes I had to really get very introspective. So what did that mean?
It means that just as I can get annoyed or disturbed when I notice that aspect in someone else, I better re-examine my qualities and consider making some changes. Even if I’m not willing to make a drastic change, at least I consider how I might modify some of the things that I’m doing.
At times we meet someone new and feel distant, disconnected, or disgusted. Although we don’t want to believe it, and it’s not easy or desirable to look further, it can be a great learning lesson to figure out what part of the person is being reflected in you. It’s simply just another way to create more self-awareness.
A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.
Mirrors have a very particular function. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a physical mirror serves as the vehicle to reflection, so do all of the people in our lives.
When we see something beautiful such as a flower garden, that garden serves as a reflection. In order to see the beauty in front of us, we must be able to see the beauty inside of ourselves. When we love someone, it’s a reflection of loving ourselves. We have often heard things like "I love how I am when I’m with that person." That simply translates into I’m able to love me when I love that other person. Oftentimes, when we meet someone new, we feel as though we ‘click’ – sometimes it’s as if we’ve known each other for a long time. That feeling can come from sharing similarities.
Just as the ‘mirror’ or other person can be a positive reflection, it is more likely that we’ll notice it when it has a negative connotation. For example, it’s easy to remember times when we have met someone we’re not particularly crazy about. We may have some criticism in our mind about the person. This is especially true when we get to know someone with whom we would rather spend less time.
Frequently, when we dislike qualities in other people, ironically, it’s usually the mirror that’s speaking to us.
I began questioning myself further each time I encountered someone that I didn’t particularly like. Each time, I asked myself "What is it about that person that I don’t like?" And then "Is there something similar in me?’ In every instance, I could see a piece of that quality in me, and sometimes I had to really get very introspective. So what did that mean?
It means that just as I can get annoyed or disturbed when I notice that aspect in someone else, I better re-examine my qualities and consider making some changes. Even if I’m not willing to make a drastic change, at least I consider how I might modify some of the things that I’m doing.
At times we meet someone new and feel distant, disconnected, or disgusted. Although we don’t want to believe it, and it’s not easy or desirable to look further, it can be a great learning lesson to figure out what part of the person is being reflected in you. It’s simply just another way to create more self-awareness.
相关文章推荐
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(11)-What is Your Recovery Rate? 你的恢复速率是多少?
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(2)-Three Days to See(Excerpts)假如给我三天光明(节选)
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(6)-What I have Lived for 我为何而生
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(21)-The Love of Beauty 爱美
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(30)-First Inaugural Address (Excerpts) 就职演讲(节选)
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(7)-When Love Beckons You 爱的召唤
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(18)-Solitude 独处
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(22)-The Happy Door 快乐之门
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(1)-Youth 青春
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(8)-The Road to Success 成功之道
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(19)-Give Life Meaning 给生命以意义
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(23)-Born to Win 生而为赢
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(9)-On Meeting the Celebrated 论见名人
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(12)-Clear Your Mental Space 清理心灵的空间
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(20)-Relish the Moment 品味现在
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(24)-Work and Pleasure 工作和娱乐
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(3)-Companionship of Books 以书为伴(节选)
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(10)-The 50-Percent Theory of Life 生活理论半对半
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(13)-Be Happy 快乐
- [英语阅读]生而为赢—新东方英语背诵美文(26)-On Motes and Beams 微尘与栋梁