Yes, Snow White was one of my favourite Disney cartootlns growing up. We didn’t have Pixar or CGI back then. But I enjoyed the heigh hos, appreciating the positivity of the dwarfs despite their small size.
The most striking element of the cartoon was the way Snow White’s evil stepmother would ask her mirror “Who’s the fairest one of all?” She compared herself to her stepdaughter, and clearly did not like the result of the comparison.
Humans have a knack for comparing themselves with others. We wish that we earned enough to buy a car like our neighbour’s. We wonder why our grades are not like our siblings’. And, we wonder why we can never be as slim as X, Y or Z.
When we realise that each person is unique, we come to celebrate our individuality, and realise that there’s no need to make unnecessary comparisons. A little self-compassion, a little pride in what we have achieved, and recognition of our strengths will help.
Enjoy these senryus.
Mirror on the Wall
The fairest one of all is
None other but my shadow
Mirror on the wall
Be careful not to shatter
The image of me
Mirror on the wall
Beware the image in it
Always well-preserved.
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