The Difference

Our readings this week focused on the analogy of "the polishing of the mirror." I quite enjoyed this analogy and it's implications into how we view ourselves and reality.
What I want to ponder is whether we are more in touch with ourselves when the mirror is polished or clean. The line between the divine and how it is manifested is more blurred when the mirror is clean, and therefore I believe it is harder to become in touch with "reality" and God when the "mirror" is clean. When it is dirty, it is easier to understand the difference between what we believe to be true and what is actually true. I prefer the mirror dirty to further understand the difference.