Living with a mask……

Today has been one of those days that I have sat and wondered a lot about the masks we put on for different people in our lives.  I wonder if I fully have ever allowed anyone to see and know the whole me.   I believe in life we either  mask who we are, or we only allow for most to see just parts of us. I think, I have tried with a selected few to be as open and honest about who I am.  I’ve opened up parts of my souls and inner demons to them, allowed for them to see the deepest of my scars to the most superficial.  But even with that, I truly wonder if they know all of me. I think I’m starting to doubt that they do.  I think as we evolve as human beings, we start to change some core parts of what or who we are.  If we are not cautious of allowing others to see the changes, then we are walking around masking the new us. I think it is quite the challenge to  talk to others without a mask, whether it be a full or half mask. We fear rejection, disappointment and vulnerability. It is quite frightening to let go of your mask and walk the universe being the real you. Although, I must imagine it is probably also the most freeing experience to have.  I am not sure that I can or ever will be able to achieve that experience, but I will make it one of my life goals to try.  I will also make a cautious effort to encourage the many wonderful relationships I have in my life to do the same.  To talk to me without their masks and not be afraid of rejection or judgment. I want to create a place where the mask can come off and they can see , that the universe still views them as wonderful human beings,  in spite of or because of their story, demons, mistakes or choices.  The reality in this is that everyone has demons or regrets that they carry, no one is free of mistakes. Maybe one day, humanity as a whole, will make it easier for everyone to strip themselves of the masks without fear.  For now, I guess I will continue to allow some to view only parts of me, in hopes that one day, I’m brave enough to let them in to see all of me.