Life isn’t far too different from a mirror.
A mirror is known for reflecting what you’re already aware of. Whether it’s a passing glance or a perfect view of it, it’ll always show you what you're expecting to see. Without any kind of push, life will reflect the effort you’re trying to show.
It’ll show you what you’re expecting to see, not what you want to see.

Squinting against the sun's bright light overhead, my eyes had met the reflection in the water. Reflecting my exact expressions and actions, but with one glaring difference.
Why is there some girl appearing in my reflection?