There comes a time in ones life they need to step back from them self and really reflect on where they have been where they want to go and what they really feel they need to do to take the next step in life. Sometimes we all just seem to accept that this is what our life is and so we might as well live it. So many of us are not happy with our life or feel we should have more but are afraid to take that risk of doing, being or having what we want out of our life. First we need to say to ourselves "Hey this is my Life I can do anything have anything or be anything I want". But first I feel we need to Love our self. Whether we be short or tall, Heavy or skinny  we need to love who we are because it really what is inside that counts because once we start loving our self the rest  will start to fall into place. I looked into the mirror the other day and saw a man that was gray haired and thought Gawd I am getting old. Now what I didn't see was who I am but the outer "Shell" of who I am . I saw  a man a little over weight with wrinkles instead of seeing a man that has a big heart, intelligence, patience and a drive if put into action could not be stopped. Now that is what I should have seen not just that outer "Shell". Now also when you step back you need to also look for the points I wont call bad  but ones that you feel need to be corrected. With every good there is things we need to correct because no one person is perfect. What I did again was step back to that mirror and saw such a different man because I looked deeper than that exterior "Shell".  I think we all need to do that just go to that mirror look at yourself and see what you see. My new way of thinking or at least I am going to try is what I see in that mirror is a reflection of what I show people. I think we all have to realize that outer Shell is there with us for life we need to deal with the fact that is what it is a Shell just protecting what really counts. Now I feel we have to look at each step of Life as a lesson be it good or bad there are lessons to learn from it and they do happen for reasons and that is to "Learn". If we don't learn we continue to make those same choices and never learn. For me I have learned so many things and there are yet so many things left to learn. We need to look forward to our next "Lesson" not be afraid of the next one. Sometimes that is easier said than done but can be done. Have "Confidence" in yourself because no matter how much someone believes in you the one that is important in believing in yourself is "YOU".  People around you can tell you how good you are or how sweet you are but unless you believe in yourself they are just kinds words from people. Now do accept those kind words but know that you need to believe them even when they don't say those words. As you walk down whatever "Path" you choose and yes we do have choices know that there is a "Lesson" to be learned. The Paths we choose are our responsibility and should never be put onto someone else to choose that "Path" because in the end we are the one that the Lesson is for and no one else. I guess all what I am saying here is .... "Look in that Mirror of Life look deep and see who and what you really are".  If  "You" feel there are changes to be made then it is up to you to do that don't ever expect someone else to change that for you. Love yourself so others can love you ... See who you really are .....Be Proud of who you are after all there is no one else like you in this whole World ... Learn from the Steps and Lessons we are given and enjoy who YOU are.In closing I would just like to say "Enjoy your journey and may you learn all that is to be learned and may you choose all the right Paths!!"