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The believing mirror

Matthew Carey
Aug 20, 2020
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Julia Cameron (author of The Artist’s Way) describes a “believing mirror” as somebody who sees and reflects your strength and possibility. When you’re dealing with some self doubt, the believing mirror can remind and reassure you of all that you are capable of.

The alternative is someone who reflects your “second thoughts.” This is the person who fertilises the seeds of doubt. Seeds that grow into the weeds that flourish between the headstones of your aborted dreams and the projects that suffocated when they were robbed of oxygen.

Who do you choose to be for the people you care about? The believing mirror who champions and encourages the people around you? Or the second thought mirror who makes someone look and feel smaller while destroying their confidence and hope?

It’s an important choice. The people you love and care about most will trust you with their dreams from time to time. Handle them with care and intention.


Why not forward this post to someone who is a believing mirror for you, as a message of thanks?

If you were forwarded this email, you’re clearly very special to a reader I care about. Thank you. You might like to subscribe to “The Infinite Creative” and receive regular notes about leadership, creativity and connection.

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Jennifer Hole
Writes The Hearthling Aug 21, 2020Liked by Matthew Carey

I agree with Gail, Matthew. Beautiful and helpful post. Thank you.

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Writes Born Free Newsletter Aug 20, 2020Liked by Matthew Carey

Matthew--I've never heard this before. Thank you! There are so many people I can share this with. Tomorrow I'm going to link it for my readers! Thank you for asking me to share.

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