“Many people define who they are, based upon what the world sees when it looks at them. They build themselves with their foundation set upon the perceptions of others. Do others think they are good, kind, smart, loving? But I define who I am, based upon the person who looks back at me in the mirror. If you were the only person on Earth, with nobody to see you, know your name, or ever be aware of your existence; what kind of person would you be? Live for the person who looks back at you in the mirror and be that person even if you are the last human being on Earth. Too many people live for what the world will think and will see; too few people live for their own soul. Are you smart, successful, got lots of super ideas? But those are not important questions. This is the most important question: do you know how to love? I do not care if nobody on Earth were to know my name; do I know my own soul? Do I know how to love? These are the questions I ask myself.”

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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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