“The best mirror is an old friend.” ― George Herbert

Our friends – old & new

Family –  immediate & extended

& strangers with whom we share chance encounters

Are all mirrors of ourselves.

They illuminate facets we’ve forgotten/neglected/dimmed

Remind of us of how far we’ve come/traveled/traversed

Gift us with valuable & timely wisdom – in words or actions

These moments – & memories of them – offer priceless perspective.

SIGHTS:

The first second you see a loved one in person again

Discovering precious mementos & recalling their story

Flipping through photo albums which act as time machines

SCENTS:

A thoughtful bouquet – for a special occasion or just because

A signature perfume which immediately conjures the person who wears it

The soft smell of kitty cats who cuddle in your lap

SOUNDS:

Belly laughs

Heart-felt toasts

A shared giggle over something jointly witnessed

Tunes that take you back in time

TASTES:

Sipping a celebratory cocktail

Savoring each morsel of a favorite dish

Splitting the last bite of dessert (maybe not equally)

TOUCHES:

Wide smiles

Bear hugs

Hand squeezes

Sweet kisses

Happy tears

The people, places & things we encounter teach us about ourselves.

To everyone & every thing that reminds us of who we truly are,