We’ve all heard that broken mirrors bring bad luck. Seven years to be exact. Well, six years ago, a stray mattress shattered the mirrored back of our small china cabinet. I shrugged it off at the time, preoccupied with other matters.
A few months ago, my dear friend Michelle recommended a wonderful handyman. Recently, while he was working on some odd jobs, our conversation turned to the china cabinet’s broken mirrored back.
“My wife won’t allow any broken mirrors in our house,” he said, his voice heavy with an unspoken worry. His words clung to the air, making the shattered reflection before me appear ominous. The cracks seemed to mirror the fractures in my own life, the hardships I’d endured, and the raw pain of our family’s tragedy.
Even though I was raised in a superstitious family, I didn’t really believe a piece of glass held any power over my circumstances. Fortunately, I do have a little more faith than that — but just in case — I didn’t want to take any chances.
“Maybe the broken mirror brought the bad luck into the house! I want it out as soon as possible!”
A few weeks later as the mirror came out, there was such a lightness in its place. I felt this sense of renewal – not in a superstitious “now things will be perfect” sort of way, Instead, it felt like a chapter had closed and getting rid of the broken mirror felt incredibly liberating.
During a conversation with Michelle, she mentioned something a friend, who had recently retired from the corporate world, had shared: “Hope is not a strategy.”
The wisdom resonated with me. I realized that removing the broken mirror was the true strategy. In doing so, I found hope. Perhaps the real power lies not in the shattered glass itself, but in the courage to choose change and embrace hope.
We all hold on to things, physically and otherwise, that no longer serve us. Whether it’s an old teacup with a stain, an item of clothing with a tear, or even a situation or person we can’t seem to move on from… sometimes letting go is the most cleansing and rejuvenating action we can take.
What are you holding onto that it may be time to release?
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Here, here, my friend! “Hope is not a strategy!” This is powerful! Stacy, I’m proud of you for so many reasons. This morning I spoke of you (it was beautiful–were your “ears burning”?). On Sunday, I did something similar. It wasn’t easy. But it left me with an amazing new feeling of hope. I feel each day I’m implementing a new strategy that gives me newfound hope. My head and heart swirl at times, I’m dizzy from the changes…yet, I also know that my faith is growing stronger with each new space of light. You inspire me. You always will. I love you, my friend. 💕🙏💚
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A lovely post, Stacy. I’m a fairly new follower of your journey but from what you’ve shared, your family has endured a lot of hardships and grief. The mirror indeed reflected the fractured state of you life and I can see how removing it is a renewal of sorts for you. Best wishes with this renewal of energy in your life.
This post was very profound, Stacy. it was definitely a “reflection” of your healing. I believe, grief upends everything – and sometimes it is those familiar old things that we cling to. Making changes can put us back in the driver’s seat, especially when we feel we have no control.
I have found a balance with my grief between holding on and letting go. I hold on to the love and let go of the suffering. I’ve watched your healing journey and you’ve been remarkable. Hope is everything! Keep finding those moments that glimmer and guide you. Marshall is beside you.
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Hi Stacy,
I love this! Another beautiful well crafted post that resonates with me.
I am glad you got rid of the broken mirror. I am not too superstitious, but a broken mirror is an absolute no no .
I keep looking around to discard items, to clean, somehow any time I remove or clean an item, I feel freer and unencumbered. One of the best stress relievers for me.
Blessings to you!
I have a glass table that’s broken. And we’re still using it. Perhaps it’s time to get a replacement for it too.
“Hope is not a strategy,” indeed, it is not. But somehow it seems we should always have a little to go with our plan 😉
Definitely!