maybe this question would make sense, if i would see myself as the center of the universe, all creation and all there is - but there is a pretty high chance that i ain't. (and even then i'm not sure if this question would make sense)
In one hand I'm trying to hold/'point' the 'stick' and in the other hand, not only am I trying to get the ball to the end of the stick, but at the same time trying to rotate it so that the hole in the ball lines up with the end of the stick. Everything points, moves and rolls totally against what I think it should be doing.
I, like you, find it easier to just do away with the mirror and try and work it out myself.
Having said that, this whole conversation has made me really think about the mirror and so I'm hoping that next time, it won't be so hard!