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Hiding in a Box of Emotions

I was talking with my friends lately about how they handle situations in their life. I was wondering because they seem to be so calm even when they are frustrated or faced with questions. How do you get through each day when you are faced with so much? Struggles and irritations at work wear you down. Maybe home life is not as perfect as you want it to be. If you are like me and start to feel like taking a break from life, how do you get through the day? What keeps you moving forward? Do you box it …

Are You Hiding in Disguise from the World?

I can encounter anywhere from 20 to 100 people each day as I do about my business. Between family, friends, coworkers, and strangers, so many others will see me. Many will only see a smile on my face. A few may find a blank stare or find me thinking. But only a chosen few will really know what I have on my mind. As we all move about our days, how many of us have become a master of disguises? Hiding behind smiles, the real truth of our mental state. Hiding from the truth Life brings challenges and strain to …

Are you hiding behind a mask

Halloween is just around the corner. Children of all ages are dressed up in their favorite characters. Some are cute and adorable. Others are scary and grotesque. Silly ones with colors and designs. Girls with pretty dresses and boys with swords and masks. A time to look like something else, pretend you are someone else. A chance to wear a mask from the world. Behind the mask How often do you walk around, going about your day, when you see a coworker or a friend and suddenly you are standing straighter, smiling a little more, or quickly quieter? A subtle …