tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10149712845015259492024-03-07T22:08:16.682-08:00Unmask The MaskComfortable in the masks we wear - we live our lives, not realizing these very masks can be the cause of our sorrows. – Arpita GhoshArpita Ghoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724004902616283575noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014971284501525949.post-33006147808243159562018-04-16T04:37:00.000-07:002018-04-16T04:37:32.219-07:00UNMASK THE MASK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Comfortable in the masks we wear - we live our lives, not
realizing these very masks can be the cause of our sorrows. – Arpita Ghosh<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">What is Unmasking?</span></i></b></h3>
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It is a simple process of understanding
what mask we are wearing. Is it based on
the belief of what others think of us? How
honest and true to the self are we? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Once we know the mask we wear – we just simply unmask and
discover the authentic self. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Where have we picked these masks from?</span></i></b></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">During our growing years is when we form our belief systems
about ourselves, values, principles, relationships. We may not question any of
those beliefs then, since they come from sources we look up to and value. At
some point in our life, those beliefs need to be re-visited. We need to ask our
ourselves – Does this belief still hold true for me? Does it still hold any
value in my life? If it is true – keep it. If not – it is time to debunk old
belief system or <b><i>simply unmask the mask of that particular belief.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">During one of my workshops, a gentleman shared how being called
a donkey during his childhood days led him to believe that he was good for
nothing. But there was also a strong voice within that wanted to prove that he
was good in whatever he did. Finally, he went on to do a thorough research on
the positive qualities of a donkey. It was at that moment, it dawned on him why
he was driven to bring out the positives about the donkey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Likewise, many of us unknowingly act or say things, which come
from the standpoint of the mask we wear and not from the true authentic self. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Thus, practice of Mindfulness and living life aware fully –
helps us to be more authentic and true to the self. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><b><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt; padding: 0cm;">We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what
we pretend to be. – Patrick Rothfuss<o:p></o:p></span></b></em></div>
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<em><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; padding: 0cm;">The mask becomes our second skin. Peeling it off
will hurt but will also bring a feeling of lightness and freedom. </span></em><em><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<em><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; padding: 0cm;">The interactions with others will surely make
them say – “A very genuine person” It is okay to be our self, to be comfortable
in our own skin, to accept our self in totality for who we are and what we are.
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<em><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; padding: 0cm;">Just once, look into the mirror without the mask you
wear. Fall in love with your reflection. The world around will fall in love
with you like wise. </span></em><em><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<em><b><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; padding: 0cm;">Unmask the Mask – feel free, NOT burdened with the weight of
your mask.<br /> </span></b></em><em><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; padding: 0cm;">Peel the Mask.
Acknowledge your feelings. Express yourself</span></b></em></h4>
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