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Mirrored images can provoke introspection from "summary" of Mirrors by Eduardo Galeano
In the mirror, we see a reflection of ourselves. But what do we really see? Do we see our true selves, or do we see what we want to see? Mirrored images have a way of revealing more than just physical appearances - they can provoke introspection. When we look into a mirror, we are faced with a reflection that is both familiar and unfamiliar. We see ourselves, but we also see an image that is separate from us, almost like a different person staring back at us. This duality can be unsettling, forcing us to confront aspects of ourselves that we may have been avoiding. Mirrors have a way of stripping away the layers of facade that we present to the world. They reflect not only our physical appearance, but also our emotions, thoughts, and fears. When we gaze into a mirror, we are forced to confront our true selves, stripped of all pretense. This can be a deeply uncomfortable experience, as it forces us to confront parts...
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