Removing the Mask and Being Real
Dear Friends, Have you ever worn a mask? The kind of mask you wear to hide who you really are, to pretend to be someone you're not, because you're afraid of being real and open with others. I know there's been times in my life when I've firmly fixed my mask in place as I've left home and before meeting up with people. With my mask on, I've said to people I'm ok, I'm fine thank you, but inside, the person who I really am, I'm struggling, I'm depressed, my poor health is getting me down. I've kept the mask on in the past because I'm afraid of being judged, of being misunderstood, I'm afraid of letting myself be vulnerable, of people seeing the real me. Wearing a mask for any length of time is hard work, it takes a lot of energy, it's exhausting and impossible to maintain. It's certainly not a healthy way to live my life. Perhaps you've worn a mask or are wearing a mask now to stop people getting too close to you, ...