Clara stared at her reflection, muttering, “I am brilliant.” The mirror didn’t respond. She tried again, louder: “I am confident!” Her cat yawned. Then she shouted, “I am unstoppable!” The cat hissed. Clara sighed. Suddenly, she noticed her reflection smiling. The mirror now reflected her grin. She laughed, “I am… okay, maybe I’m not a rockstar, but I’m not a failure either!” The cat blinked, then purred.
