The Mirror

All misfortune is but a stepping stone to fortune.
Henry David Thoreau

Every day when I look in the mirror, I see someone new.  I'm not the same person I was a few months ago.  I'm thinner for one, and happier.  Stable.  I still have good days and bad days, but for the most part I see a content person looking back at me.

When I look back over the past couple of years, I see the ups, the downs, but mostly the changes.  Some are outward for everyone to see, but most are inward.  The physical is obvious.  My hair is long, not growing out from the buzz cut, and my face is much thinner.  Looking deeper I can see pain, betrayal, weakness, deep depression, recovery, contentment, happiness, growing strength.  These things might not be apparent to others who see me, but they are right in the forefront for me.

My relationships with other people are also changing.  Those who I was once close to, I'm feeling distant from.   Those who I tried to stay away from,  are becoming closer to me.  We all have choices to make as part of our lives.  Choices of who to be close to, and who to keep at an arms length.  The people you choose to keep close help shape your character.  I've made some recent decisions, that though tough, will help me continue on the path that I've chosen, and help me to become the person I want to be.