The Enigma Of The Forgotten Mirror🔊

In the quaint little town of Ashford, in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, lived an elderly man named Albert. Albert lived by himself in a beautiful old house that had been passed down from his ancestors. Despite his disconnected existence from the world, the townsfolk held great respect for him due to his wisdom and the riveting tales from his incredible past. Albert's entire house was filled with antiques, mysterious objects and artefacts from all around the world. His home was a treasure trove of adventures that had been passed down from generation to generation but among all, a peculiar old mirror held a special place in his heart.

Albert had inherited the mirror from his grandfather. It was unlike any mirror you might have seen. Its magnificence was heightened by its antique bronze frame, adorned with strange inscriptions, and the mirror itself reflected more than what the naked eye could see. It was believed to possess an ancient secret.

One day, a curious young boy named Sammy found himself at Albert’s doorstep. Sammy was known for his curious nature that had, on several occasions, led him on many odd adventures. Captivated by Albert's tales and intrigued by the peculiar mirror, he exhibited an ecstatic yet respectful urge to unravel the mystery of the mirror. Albert, who admired his spirit, decided to finally unveil the truth.

Unravelling a piece of old parchment, Albert began to recount an old family legend. According to the legend, the mirror was said to have been created by an ancient civilization, believed to reflect not the physical appearance, but the true nature of the viewer’s spirit. Intrigued by the wild stretch of his imagination, Sammy found it hard to believe. But he was hooked on the tale and wanted to discover if the legend was true.

With Albert’s permission, Sammy embarked on an unusual quest. He went to the mirror, looked into it, but all he saw was his reflection. Puzzled, he confided in Albert. The wise old man told Sammy that the mirror's riddle could not be solved in haste and it required a self-reflective journey and deep understanding of oneself. Sammy committed to this challenge and decided to spend every day in Albert’s house, looking into the mirror and discovering his own self.

Days turned into weeks but Sammy's reflection remained the same. Sammy, disappointed yet not deterred, continued his quest. He invested time into nurturing his spirit, delving deeper into understanding his emotions, fears, strengths and weaknesses. He started writing a journal to keep a record of his self-reflections, hoping that this journey within would help him solve the mystery of the mirror.

One fine day, while Sammy was engrossed in his thoughts, a stray ray of sunlight shone onto the mirror revealing arcane inscriptions on its surface. His heart pounded with exhilaration, and he tried to decipher the symbols. Upon thorough research, he discovered the symbols were a part of an ancient language and the sentence read 'The eyes see what the heart feels'. Like a lightning bolt, it struck him - perhaps, the mirror reflected what was felt in the heart rather than what it saw!

Excited with this revelation, Sammy, the following day, meditated and reflected upon his feelings. He laughed, he cried, he allowed his feelings to flow naturally. After letting his emotions run freely, he approached the mirror and looked at his reflection again. This time, what he saw left him awestruck. The mirror no longer presented his physical reflection, instead, it showcased his spirit, illuminated with purity, shining with the wisdom of understanding and reflecting the strength of resilience.

The forgotten mirror had finally revealed its secret, changing Sammy’s life forever. He understood that the mirror was not enchanted. Instead, it was simply a metaphor aimed at teaching an invaluable life lesson - we perceive the world not as it is, but as we are. True insight comes from self-reflection and understanding the emotions within us.

Sammy thanked Albert for this incredible journey. Word spread in the town of Ashford and many came to visit the mysterious mirror. But Sammy reminded everyone of the legacy of the mirror, 'It is not the mirror that holds the secret, but the heart that perceives.'