We Have All Worn a Mask at Some Point in our Lives - How Do You Break Free?
We have all worn a mask of some sort at different stages in our lives. There are many different reasons as to why people feel the need to hide their true selves. It could be the fear of being accepted, or the pains of the past not yet revealed.
For what personal reason it may be, this act of “hiding” is a way of protecting ourselves from ridicule, non-acceptance or bullying. It takes a lot of self-work to allow your masks to come off to reveal what is inside, allowing the world to take a peek.
When things feel broken or heavy the reflection in the mirror is a clouded view, and reality may become distorted. Our first instinct is to hide - “Survival Mode”. It may feel safer to live in hiding that bare the rejection.
The reality is that one can only hide for so long before the cracks begin to show, as your inner self is silently screaming to be let out. “I want freedom”.
Self-awareness is the key to break free from the constraints of our fears locking us in like prisoners never wanting to loosen the reigns to allow those masks to fall to the floor. With hard work and determination, you can break free. It takes time and commitment to yourself to get there, but completely attainable. The first step is to find the bravery inside yourself to take a peek. What do you see behind the mask?
**Who will save this soul so lost, buried in masks – what is the cost?
MASKS
What I see is distortion facing me in the reflections of my mind
Casting shadows the lonesome kind.
This mask I wear in shame protecting me from the rain. This continual
Rain my never-ending river of pain pouring out through my soul
A tale untold.
The seriousness on my face, stone hard look, no embrace - this
Coating so deep will there be some cracks of deceit on the cravass of
Time sinking deeper widening the gap as the liquid drips in yes
My eternal sin…
Fake smiles, eyes dancing in delight hiding the truth of the night.
Burying it so deep another mask my shield of defeat. Building my
Walls of stone mask by mask depicted unknown.
Where is the one I used to see in the mirror so kind simply carefree?
Lost in the thoughts of a clouded mind. Creepy, dark, the unthinkable kind.
Who will save this soul so lost, buried in masks – what is the cost?
How do you find the light of day when your facade of masks has
Lead the way.. Covering with layers so deep, mask by mask you
Do weep…
This barrier needs to split, releasing the soul strong and fit.. Spitting
Masks one by one, finally you can see the sun.. This light
That shines so bright, guiding you out from the ugliness of night…
Dropping your masks one by one, YES it is possible to see the sun.
Making your way into the light of day NO more masks true cosmic rays - release your soul embracing a brand new day…
Written By: Lisa Zarcone
Author - Child & Mental Health Advocate - Public Speaker - Blogger - Social Media Influencer
2025 Influential Woman - Influential Women’s Magazine
