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SGT Mark Halmrast
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The window, in the light of day,
Transparent and clear
Lets me see outside,
Shows me what's near.

Then, at night, when darkness comes,
I look out just the same
And see instead what's inside
For the window's now a mirror.

I need them both, those vantage points
To guide what I should be
Though as for that the mirror shows
What only I can see.

That's what came to mind this morning, sir, as I read your encouraging words.

Have a great Tuesday COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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A1C Ian Williams
A1C Ian Williams
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*snaps fingers to show appreciation SGT Mark Halmrast
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Sgt Deborah Cornatzer
Sgt Deborah Cornatzer
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Yes..l was thinking Dickinson, “Tell all the truth but tell it slant”
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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When someone asks me about the "right thing to do" I often refer them to the mirror. Ever heard the phrase: make sure you can look at yourself in the morning? When you look in the mirror afterwards, which decision would you be proud of and which one would make you avoid looking? Usually, it is a pretty simple choice.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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Excellent advice ma'am.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Great words, if you can't look at yourself in the mirror you need to think long and hard about the decisions you've made.
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Sgt Vance Bonds
Sgt Vance Bonds
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Lt Col Charlie Brown, excellent advice. If you can't look in the mirror you have a very real problem.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Lt Col Charlie Brown I've followed this for many years when making critical decisions that involved the career of soldiers. Thanks for the great words of wisdom Charlie!
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SGT English/Language Arts Teacher
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Sometimes we need to get comfortable with the person in the mirror. As Auden said, it is always with us.
“Every man carries with him through life a mirror, as unique and impossible to get rid of as his shadow.”
― W.H. Auden, The Dyer's Hand

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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Awesome quote and so true David. Thanks for the share and have a great Tuesday SGT (Join to see)
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