Yes, there are many flaws in the idea that the purpose in life is "balance." You are not full of shit.
And don't stop thinking critically about your ideas. The moment you stop, well... why WOULD you want to stop? :-P (see signature quotes)

A mirror is just glass over a highly reflective piece of metal. It's colour depends on what you are taking the colour of. ie the glass is clear and the metal is very shiny silver