“I continue to marvel at the reluctancy of people to look into the mirror and see all the darkness that's within them: all the deceit, the dishonesty, the insincerity, the lack, the need, the want, the lies...they would rather look upon the mural of themselves that they've painted on the wall, and stare at that inanimate portrait of beauty, all the while telling themselves that it is the mirror image of them! This is a falsity, this is unreal! It is only when you turn to the unveiled mirror and bravely face your light and your darkness at once, that you will be able to see the true image of you! How can you pull the thorns from your skin if you are too afraid to open your eyes and look at them? You must open your eyes first, look at the thorns where they are piercing your flesh, and only then can you pull them out!”

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About C. JoyBell C.

C. JoyBell C. is an American poet and writer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She is known for her lyrical, introspective poetry that explores themes of love, spirituality, and personal transformation. Her work often blends devotionals with poetic reflection, offering quiet wisdom on faith and human connection.

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