So your probably thinking what does a selfie have to do with it? So much my friends, so much. We have all at least taken one in our life. Sometimes we take them to show excitement, sometimes to share a special moment in time, or sometimes because we feel damn good about the way we look and feel. But......... how many apps do we have that "beautify" the picture even more? Come on, let's be honest! There are apps that take away our wrinkles, make us tan, make us look skinny, even ones that can give us a better nose or longer hair. It's crazy! After we make all the changes, then it goes into approval mode and the decision is made to post it or not all over social media. My friends and I even have an understanding that NOTHING is posted unless it is approved by all! Who is with me on this?
My son loves to look at himself in the mirror. He is adorable so I wonder if he does it because he likes what he sees? It's actually been a great educational tool for him that has helped him learn so much. From emotions to imitation, he has learned so much using a mirror. I have always said that the reflection he sees is the only person that truly understands him. Maybe that's why he is always looking in the mirror? Maybe that's why he has learned so much from it? Lately, he has been taking selfies. He loves to go back to them and look at them. What is he looking at and what does he think about the picture he sees? Now a days, from phones to tablets and even computers have the capabilities to take pictures and of course "selfies". I wonder if he knew about these apps, would he use them? What would he want to change?
I always say I am jealous of him! He doesn't have a care in this world and his smile is contagious. I don't think he cares about his looks and often wonder if he sees the perfect child we see or does he see his disability? Does he see his differences? If there was an app to change who he is, would he? I often wonder.......
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