The fairest !
………..catch a glimpse
I have been vested with certain special powers. I can detect the true form of anyone or anything that comes in front of me.even if camouflaged with enhancing products and allied masks.Being one of my kind, I was euphoric .But, problems began manifesting themselves soon.
. Most people who are aware of my skill dread me now due to nature
of results I produce of various
happenings. I’ve been branded as headstrong & insensitive, detested &
humiliated . Subjected to all kinds of indignities, I’m paying the price for
being objective & docile. I’ve been ignored,
reprimanded & even punched often & treated as an outcast. Despite the aversion, my presence is
accepted, though contemptuously, My influence is mandatory in their lives but without
any affection. I’m held guilty of being ignorant of their effort and struggle. However,I
continue to be as detached to the passion as to the insults. In my
opinion, humiliation and guilt are
reasons for this one-sided hostility. Unmindful of the slur
I’m discharging my responsibilities earnestly. My
refusal to furnish flattering
response has been mistaken for ruthlessness. I
now manage to survive in mortal fear of of human zealots , who have never witnessed my plight but would condemn the
result of my effort as fiendish, cruel and having a detrimental effect..
Now, before you jump to conclusions and make comparisons with disgusting associates,prying relatives , meddlesome friends & such others (spouse?), I will reveal my identity. I am a mirror, - a dressing table mirror. I was invented solely for the purpose of displaying the true reflection of anyone who stood in front of me. Nowadays, I am a essential part of most dressing rooms, hence the sobriquet (epithet? ) of “Dressing” Mirror. An obscure object that is forced to observe several distasteful antics. I am recognized as a malicious instigator of issues concerning physical appearance , inferiority complex, emotional insecurity to anyone flirting with me. I am also accused as prime contributor to everybody’s anxiety.A faithful “reflection” by me triggers nervousness in people .
Those approaching me
expecting gorgeous, deceitful result, begin to challenge my credentials once I
display an honest reflection. Unable to contain their petulance they begin disputing my faithfulness & motive.
Then they begin to review & scrutinize various contributing
factors. Many try to tarnish my integrity by appearing
before me with an enhanced form of themselves, expecting me to abandon my inherent honesty
& furnish illusory result.
When nothing succeeds, they attempt to gain some consolation by
insulting the beautician, dietitian,costumer
and stylist.
Seething with
anger, some even refuse to pass in front of me despite affectionate pleas or intimidation.by relatives & friends. I’ve been witness to such bizarre incidents ,
Though some mindfulness is
legitimate, their infatuation with me is
beginning frighten me. I am facing a dilemma! .Should I continue to be honest and
suffer or indulge in flattery by displaying morphed reflections to pamper the distraught
souls?
. I’m now considering getting into a suitable AI application which can ascertain and apprise me of the individual’s mood before I conjure up pictures which might expose the ineffectiveness of their exertion. In order to ease the resulting annoyance, sympathy followed by acceptance may prove highly rewarding and least hurtful
According to Ayurveda true beauty is composed of three vital elements; a well nourished body,a balanced mind & a peaceful spirit.
If only people pay more attention to the precepts of Ayurveda rather
than to mask, greasepaint & disguise , neither I nor their ego will
continue to be shattered.
