All of the mirrors in the house are covered, while you sit Shiva for a fellow Jew that has passed away. One explanation is quite simple - this helps you avoid distraction. Another, that there is a connection between our world and the other side, and this thin layer of cloth somehow helps us maintain a safe distance. There will be no crossing over. But what makes the most sense, is that this moment is not about you. A traditional
I have no words to describe the extent to which yours moved me.