2007-10-17 12:20:10 · 25 answers · asked by enki 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall
Who is the person I truly am, after all?”
I’m sorry, but I don’t think that the mirror would give an adequate answer to that question, no matter how magical it has once proven to be…
In fact, I think it would be very difficult to find another person on the surface of this planet that would be able to explain to me the complete workings of my existence. When we really try to get down to it, I don’t think that even we ourselves know the exact person we truly are, in every single aspect of our lives.
There are always things left to discover about ourselves along our journey across life. That, I believe, is the beauty of living; how we always seem to be discovering new niches and grooves within ourselves that we never realized existed before. Sometimes we learn through experience, sometimes observation and sometimes through the feedbacks that we manage to glean from others.
Mirrors are only good to help us see in an instance the trappings in which we all come, but to truly see the person that we are beyond that visual superficiality will take a lifelong process. The best projection of our true self to the world and to ourselves is through none other than our own attitudes, and a sincere desire to improve and be the best person that we possibly can…
2007-10-18 22:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by shahrizat 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Let me ask you a a couple of questions--Do You Ever See More Than Your Eyes Do? Do You Believe in What You Cannot See?
WHEN someone says, 'I believe only in what I can see,' he is not speaking literally. Or a fool. Actually, we all believe in things that we cannot see.
I can see a painting -I know their was an Artist (even though I don't see him). I can see suffering even if not show in a physical way. I can see invisible qualities -good and bad in people. And people often put on a front of unbelievable measures. It takes a keen "eye" and looking with more than the eyes. People are often fooled by outward displays.
I think if a mirror could see all-many would be laughed at-- for few see everything that should be seen. And some look no further. And what appears to be--may not be at all.
So no is my answer to you.
2007-10-19 22:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Mirror never Lies, so, if a Woman/Men is getting old, the Mirror will show you the truth, then, there is nothing anyone can do to remedy the situation. Yes, the Mirror is showing your True Self.
2007-10-17 22:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by a.vasquez7413@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed an interesting question. Mirrors on the wall only reflects the physical aspects of a person but not the personality of a person inside. But it is the true self looking back at you. The one in the mirror will not lie for it tells from the eyes how you are from within if you will look at it in a different perpective or view.
Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
2007-10-17 19:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by Third P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Enki, I think you know most of my philosophy by now and if you know what I think you know, then this answer will fit right in with what I've been saying all alone. I answered one of your questions or another question relating to something like this before. I remember saying when A human looks in the mirror, we don't see how beautiful our hair, our skin, or our body looks but we are looking for how our Soul looks. We aren't used to having a Body, so we ask how we look so we can figure out how to make our Soul happy. Now, to answer your question, Nope, it isn't our TRUE SELF looking back at us when we look in the MIRROR because we're looking for a way to satisfy our soul. Our body changes with each life we live.
2007-10-17 22:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dimples 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone has a pleasing aesthetic and is confident in the external, then a physical mirror may show what one wants to see.
The true self can't be seen in a physical image.
A symbolic mirror, such as one reflecting on one's own nature, how others see him, and his affect in various circumstances, may over time grow to give sight of one's true self.
Often In youth, one can self-reflect and see what one wants, without realizing that it is a preconception - a type of wish fulfillment.
The ability to see one's true self, for those to whom it is obtainable, is like a skill that grows slowly with the years, as experience removes layers that obscure inner vision.
2007-10-17 20:13:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No matter what the Mirror shows you,whether it is what you want to see or not is your true self,as with the inner self reflecting back at you.
2007-10-17 19:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Seeking 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How does the mirror show you only what you want to see. It is a reflection of what the rest of the world sees, not necessarily what you or I see. For when we look into the mirror, unlike those outside in the world, we don't just see our reflection, we see all of our warts, beauty, fears, hate, egotism, etc. So...one can say the reflection tells the truth, MOST of us just refuse to see beyond the reflected image, like those outside in the street.
2007-10-17 19:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it would not be your TRUE SELF looking back at you.
This would be a fabrication of what your psyche has created.
I have witnessed this as many people I am sure have.
A person can reach pathological levels of denial and with other psychological complexes when refusing ones true identity.
In extreme case I believe that it is a lack of conscience.
It brings to mind The Portrait of Dorian Gray.
2007-10-17 21:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by Soundproof 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the mirror showed me what i wanted to see, I would see a 5'10", 125 lb woman of beautiful mediterranean descent...
...so what makes you think the mirror only shows what you want to see? It shows what is on the surface.
2007-10-17 20:08:28 · answer #10 · answered by willow oak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋