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The Bully In The Mirror

How shattering the reflection in the mirror of my past allowed me to follow my dreams.

Casi Mclean
ILLUMINATION
Published in
6 min readAug 26, 2020

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Photo from Pixabay

“One discovers that destiny can be diverted, that one does not have to remain in bondage to the first wax imprint made on childhood sensibilities. Once the deforming mirror has been smashed, there is a possibility of wholeness. There is a possibility of joy.” ~Anais Nin

When I first read the above quote, I felt like the most important puzzle piece of my life fell into place.

Photo from Pixabay

Secrets and lies from my childhood held me captive for decades. They influenced my self-worth and every decision I made. The mirror image I saw reflected my self-worth––until I stumbled upon a transformational discovery that changed my life.

Now, I realize I created the self-limiting walls that imprisoned me for countless years. I allowed the abstract limits, and I empowered others to steal my dreams and navigate my future.

I had the exact life I chose––that’s right, I chose that life––not the life I desired…

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Casi Mclean
ILLUMINATION

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