Put on a costume. Wear a mask.Pretend to be what you're really not. Make believe you are who you wish you could be.
But the real question to ponder is, what disguise do you secretly wear in your daily life?
Psychologist, Robin Reznick, Ph.D., says: "We sometimes wear masks as our shield-to protect (and conceal) ourselves. Hiding behind our masks gets us through our day, however deceptively, because we conceal what we truly think, feel and want."
Masks we wear don't necessarily represent who we are, they just "mask" who we really are.
Our masks help us play different roles in life so that others will view us in more desirable ways - the responsible worker, the confident adult, the great lover, a trusting friend. Halloween is the night where it's acceptable to present yourself as someone else. It's fun (and okay) to wear a mask.
But on an ordinary day, do people see you when they look at you? Or is your mask perpetually on?
Let's face it-everyone wears masks. But, cautions Dr. Reznick; "Don't get too attached to yours. Reveal who you really are."
BOO! It's Spooky.But, don't be scared. Let others know who you really are. The true you has nothing to fear.
In your everyday life, enjoy being you. But, on Halloween, enjoy the fun of dressing up and being someone else. Trick or Treat.
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