I bare my nakedness to the world
that the world may see who I am;
not the mask that hides my flaws,
not the mask that hides my beauty.
I bask in the light and I take off the mask!
Jocelyn Soriano
It is difficult for all of us to stand naked before the world. For some it takes years of great courage while others are adventurers leading the way. Then there are those who simply forget they are wearing a mask and therefore never disrobe.
Thinking back, I can remember how frightening it was to allow people to see the real me. To be able to be the same person in private as well as in public, risking judgment and scorn. And then when I became fully integrated, I experienced incredible freedom and joy with the prospect of just being me.
No matter where I went, there I was ... not wearing masks to fit particular occasions, and not cloaking values which would dishonor my spirit. Instead of feeling vulnerable, I felt empowered.
In order to live fully in our own skin, we must articulate our silence, explore our inner landscapes, and decipher our dreams. We must know ourselves thoroughly in order to present ourselves as in integrated human spirit. There is nothing better than simply just being me!
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