Face in the mirror

In the world of corporate politics, putting up facades is the norm and sincerity is a rarity. It is worse when you are caught in this vortex. Sometimes it feels like there is no way out unless you play the game. But the game is so alien to your nature that you feel ill-fitted to even make the attempt. So you coast along the tide, never knowing exactly where you stand but knowing that you are threading on precarious grounds. At any time you could crash and get washed out.

Yet, what you don't realise is that even threading on middle ground is sapping away your principles and confidence. You compromise your values and your beliefs. You keep your mouth shut, thinking that discretion is the better part of valour. Soon, you become a shadow of your former self. You become what you never want to be - that little mouse hovering in the corner, afraid to speak up lest you get trampled on.

Then one day, you realise that the face in the mirror has become someone else. Someone you don't quite like, someone you could never admire, someone you could never live with. Then you ask yourself if this is worth it. What have you sold off to gain that face in the mirror ...