Masks - the persona's we create for ourselves... and for others. ðŸŽ
Masks. All manner of folks wear them at all manner of occasions. Halloween, Masquerade, on the stage or in the movies. They wear them because they are playing a role. They are pretending to be something they are not. To terrify. To pretend. To mystify. We are not all actors, but we all wear our own masks for our own reasons. I'm going to talk about a few here and hopefully help you identify a few masks of your own. Masks for myself, to pretend to be someone I'm not, and masks for other people, which I've worn for their approval. The question is, do any of us really need a mask? Mask 1: The Dragon This is a mask I can feel myself wearing right now. Confidence is a trait I've lacked my whole life, but sometimes you need it to be oozing from you like a gooey chocolate cake. I am currently in a leadership role, with 20 people looking to me for guidance, support and leadership. Sometimes, this terrifies me as I often feel I can't really guide myself well, let alone othe...