We all wear masks.
…It isn’t a bad strategy.
- We smile at strangers—even when we’re sad.
- We cheer for good news—even when we’re envious.
- We share life highlights—and play mum about our life low points.
It’s when we don’t take our masks off that the strategy turns bad.
- If we never confront that sadness—we’ll multiply its effects.
- If we never confront that envy—we’ll only perpetuate it forward.
- If we never talk about our low points—we’ll only force the pain deeper through suppression.
We need to give our “face” space to breathe.
- When we’re feeling sad, we need to have an outlet—mine is silent meditation.
- When we’re feeling envious, we need to have an outlet—mine is introspective writing.
- When we’re feeling overwhelmed by our lows, we need to have an outlet—mine is conversation with people I trust.
My question for you is: are you giving your face enough space to breathe?