MIRROR MIRROR

Mirrrror Mirrrror

Ever since the beginning of the Covid quarantine era, it has become too easy to feel isolated and alone. This has no doubt had psychological effects on the world population. This situation has left many people with questions on how to integrate back into society.

The “new normal” is anything but. For months on end, faceto-face classes were cancelled, masks were mandated, and vaccinations were debated. Now that these precautions are becoming less stringent, how do people adapt?

The answer to this question is still not clear. However, quarantine has given everyone plenty of time for reflection. With this comes a greater understanding for ourselves and our abilities.

Sense of self in today’s “new normal” is imperative. Nowadays, it’s easy to get into the routine of eat, sleep, work, and repeat. Covid reinforced the toxic “all work, no play” ideals and took away the enjoyable aspects of life, like hanging out with friends or going to a concert. To break out of that box, use this time of self-reflection to get motivated.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? This is a common question, but with the world in its broken state, the answer is more important than ever.

That answer is different for everyone. Some will see a budding biological engineer eager to create a cure. Some may see a single parent hell-bent on providing for their kids. Some will see a broken, defeated person.

The mirror, however, doesn’t define the object. A mirror just shows a reflection of what is standing in front of it. You decide who is staring back at you.

So next time you feel unsure about yourself or your path, put on your favorite outfit, do a little dance in the mirror, and go change the world.

STYLIST: CLAIRE ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHER: MICHELLE DASCHBACH WRITER: HEIDI BOOT MODEL: MEG WEBER MAKEUP: LAUREN ALFORD