"We are One"
Hiding Behind the Mask
Some people live their entire lives hidden behind masks of fear, some behind masks of sadness and some behind the shadows of others. What's your personal mask? Being honest with our friends and family is like ringing a bell - once it has been sounded it can not be "unrung".
When we make the decision to express our inner selves to the world there can be no regrets and no apologies for who we are. Our open expression of who we are can often lead to alienation, unhappiness and divorce. Acceptance doesn't automatically follow just because we have bared our souls to our spouse/lover or friends. Fundamentally we are not different people now. We all carry personal biases, prejudices and fears differently - be respectful, be sensitive and unselfish as you explore and express your identity with those around you.
How will you choose to live your life and celebrate what makes you unique?
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Comment by Katherine Abbott on August 20, 2009 at 5:31pm
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Lorraine - thanks for sharing your thoughts. I know how things can be at home with an unsupportive spouse - that is a challenge that I am still working on. Learning to accept who we are is not easy - as I have said many times before - "I am a work in progress" and sometimes, that progress is painfully slow and complicated. If you can look at yourself in the mirror - and your eyes and smile reflect who you are I think you are on your way. Life "they say" is a journey - not a destination.
all the best.
Katherine
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