Chile , let me tell you something, standing in front of a mirror and really looking at yourself? Whew! That’s a whole spiritual experience. And I’m not just talking about the “Does this outfit make me look cute?” kind of glance. I mean the deep, unfiltered, open-eyed, full-soul reflection. The kind where you look yourself in the eyes and have to admit, “Alright, girl… we got some work to do.”
For the longest time, I didn’t really see myself. I saw what I wanted to see, what I had been conditioned to see, what I thought I should see. But when I started approaching my reflection with patience, grace, and honesty, something shifted. I began to see what I could change and what I needed to hand over to God. And that my dear was a whole revelation.
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie… But It Can Teach, so let it!
Listen, staring yourself down in a mirror every single day is not for the weak. Some days, I felt empowered. Other days? Whew… I wanted to throw a blanket over that mirror and walk away like it never happened. But instead of running from my reflection, I chose to stand in it. To face her. To see her. And to ask myself:
What am I still holding onto that no longer serves me?
Where am I being too hard on myself?
What do I need to change?
And what do I need to surrender?
The answer wasn’t always pretty, but it was always true. And truth will set you free, if you let it.
The Gift of Strength, Patience & Surrender
When I finally let go of what I wasn’t supposed to carry and gave it to God, a funny thing happened. Instead of feeling like I was losing control, I felt stronger. Instead of feeling like I had failed, I felt at peace. Instead of rushing to fix everything overnight (because let’s be real, we love a quick fix), I allowed myself to grow through the process with patience.
I won’t lie to you and say it was easy. Some days, I stood in that mirror and had to fight the urge to critique everything from my eyebrows to my life choices. But I reminded myself:
I am a work in progress, and that is a blessing. I am healing, and that takes time. I am not doing this alone, God’s got me.
And you, my dear sister, God’s got you, too.
The Prayer for Peace, Patience & Self-Love
If you’re in a season of self-reflection, growth, or surrender, I invite you to pray this with me (and if you're not this may be your nudge that it's time to get into one, I'm just saying :')):
Father, today I come before You with open hands and an open heart. Teach me how to love myself with patience, honesty, and grace. Show me what I need to change, and give me the strength to do so. Give me peace with what I cannot change, and help me trust You with it fully. Let my reflection be one of growth, healing, and divine purpose. And above all, remind me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made, exactly as You intended. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Give Yourself Grace & Keep Growing
The self-love journey is not about perfecting yourself, it’s about freeing yourself. It’s about waking up each day and choosing to love yourself where you are while honoring where you’re going.
So, to every soul reading this, stand in front of that mirror. Look at yourself with love. Give yourself grace. And most importantly, keep growing.
Because one thing is for certain, is that you are awakening into something more purposeful, more meaningful and more beautiful and the best thing you can do is allow it to happen so that your life can shine from the inside out.
Sending peace and hugs to you for your journey!
With love & light,
-Yahminah
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