Do you wear a mask to be a mystery?

With Halloween around the corner, I am reminded of masks. I'm not thinking of costumes though, but of the idea underneath.  It is during these masquerade parties that we can play with the idea of hiding our identity and being another side of our psyche.

I wonder now how many people actually hide behind a mask, although invisible, all the time?  Interestingly enough, there is an art to living a balanced, healthy masquerade life.

What did you say? 

Some of us are an open book, while others gravitate toward being a mystery to others—in a good way.  I myself prefer to a be a mystery, taking it slow as the self unwinds.

Anticipation grows, as do deeper feelings, as attempts are made to solve the mystery.

I actually find it painful in an interesting and humorous way to watch others project all of their own views on what they need me to be—filling in the gaps of the unknown—when not much is revealed.  Is the human need to connect with a blank slate really real?  I think so. I take much comfort in observing this phenomena, along with the slow pace I enjoy to relationship unfolding.

For, the person projecting onto me is the one putting the mask on me.  Through that lens, I am invincible and perfect, or I am quite the opposite if the person has some unconscious darkness to clear, which they need to love with all of their hate and can only do it while looking into a fictitious mirror called 'Me'.

Don't get me wrong, it is wonderful to be put on such a pedestal sometimes; in fact, this image can even have the power to manifest into a truth if I really believe it.  Strange.... maybe I should take these facades more seriously...

I do it too I'm sure.  It is a fulfilling way to make the fantasy and dream come true!  For sure.

But removing the mask, which often entails an entire body armor of mind, body and soul, is best.  To see the true person as they are...

But, do it slowly as the best stuff does not show its truth when rushed. 

chi va piano va sano va lontano
(who goes slowly, goes healthy)
~Italian proverb~

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