Peephole

Don't peek through the peephole, please.


The last January, I received simple but insightful advice: stay away from the closed door and appreciate the windows that you have open around you.

You know the phrase: When one door closes...

Exactly! …another opens.

Does this happen immediately?

Not necessarily, it depends on the context.

Do the doors close on their own?

Sometimes they close by themselves, sometimes strong winds close them; other times, we, for ourselves, decide to close them.

Is it wrong to close doors?

Of course not. Imagine, why someone would close the door of their house?

For protection? Maybe.

That's right, for protection. To stay safe.

Safe from what?

That depends on each.

But, how can I look outside?

Through the windows. Windows allow you to see the outside from a different perspective. Even better. From a perspective that the door that you have decided to close would never allow you.

Through windows, flowers and plants receive more sunlight. Through windows, I can greet my neighbors. Through windows, more fresh air can enter.

You have the answer. Now you need to be careful.

To be careful with what? The door is closed and I do not intend to open it again.

Be careful with the peephole.

The Peephole?

The peephole, a small hole the doors have, and that allows you to look at what's on the other side.

I know what a peephole is but, why should I be careful with it?

It distorts reality.

You are right, I have noticed that.

So, now that you have decided to close that door, and appreciate all the good that there is through your windows, I only ask …

…Don't peek through the peephole, please.




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