A Soulful Reflection on Life, Perception, and the Power of Now
Have you ever stared into a car’s side-view mirror and read the small warning etched into the glass?
“Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.”
It’s meant to alert drivers to a simple truth — things that look distant might actually be right beside you.
But what if that phrase isn’t just for the road?
What if it’s a quiet whisper from life itself — a sacred reminder that what you seek… what you long for… may not be as far as it seems?
We Tell Ourselves It’s Far Away…
We tell ourselves that happiness is down the road.
That healing will take time.
That forgiveness isn’t ready to be given.
That the dream will only come true… one day.
We convince ourselves that our desires, our peace, our wholeness — are still far away.
And so, we wait. We postpone. We hesitate.
But life… has a different lens.
A divine mirror.
And through it, everything appears closer than we believe.
A Personal Story: When I Thought It Was Too Late
Years ago, I lost a close friend. A small miscommunication turned into silence. Pride got in the way. Time passed. I told myself, “It’s over. That chapter’s closed.”
But then, unexpectedly, I received a message.
“Hey… I miss you. I don’t even remember why we stopped talking.”
In that moment, I realised:
The healing I thought was miles away… was just one message away.
The mirror of life had been showing me what I refused to see —
That reconciliation… was closer than it appeared.
What If Your Dreams Aren’t Far Off?
How many times have you whispered:
“One day I’ll start…”
“Eventually I’ll try…”
“When I’m ready, I’ll…”
But readiness is often a myth.
Perfect timing? Illusion.
The future? Unpromised.
That version of you — bold, brave, fulfilled —
Might not be five years ahead.
They might be one decision away.
One action. One step. One leap.
Your future isn’t distant.
It’s right here… in your next move.
The Rearview Isn’t Your Home
Mirrors don’t just show the road ahead. They reflect the past, too.
And sometimes, pain from our past feels too fresh, too near.
Regret shows up unexpectedly. Shame lingers.
We replay old mistakes like they define who we are now.
But here’s the truth:
What appears close isn’t always present.
You are allowed to move forward.
You are not your past.
You glance at the rearview to gain awareness…
Not to steer your life backwards.
What If You’re Already Close?
Take a deep breath and ask yourself:
- What healing have I been postponing?
- What dream have I labeled “not yet”?
- Who or what have I been avoiding, even though I still feel it tug at my heart?
Maybe… what you’ve been waiting for is already here.
Maybe you’re more ready than you’ve given yourself credit for.
Maybe your peace is closer than your pain.
Because, again…
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
Final Invitation: Take the Step
Don’t wait for a perfect moment.
Don’t believe the illusion of distance.
Don’t assume you’re not ready.
Write the message.
Start the project.
Speak the truth.
Take the risk.
Choose the love.
Forgive. Release. Begin again.
Everything you’re longing for might just be within reach.
All you need to do… is believe the mirror.
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Reflect & Share
- What have you been telling yourself is “far away”?
- What could change if you acted like it was already close?
Let this be your reminder:
The life you want…
The peace you crave…
The healing you need…
It’s not miles away. It’s right here.
Closer… than it appears.
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