How may people do you really know? Most (all?) of us wear a mask much like that clown above. We hide who we are from our friends, our family and our spouses. We let the "mask" become who we are to the world. Occasionally we let bits and pieces show to select individuals but not very often. Sometimes it is easier showing our true selves to those that are not the closest to us.
When we reveal our heart - our inner most being to people close to us we risk enormous hurt. Yet those are the relationships that would benefit the most by taking off the mask. Fear - fear of rejection, fear of ridicule, fear of judgment prevent us from opening up. So instead of stepping out and trusting those we claim to love, we hide behind our masks - safe and secure...and alone.
blessings on your day
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Ecclesiastes 4:12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
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There's a great song by (believe or not) Alanis Morrisette called "These Excuses". The lyrics are a real eye-opener.
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