Wearing a Visor

Those of you who watch football or hockey know that some players wear a visor on their helmet, to protect their eyes. In football, some wear tinted or darkened visors so that their opponents can't see where they're looking.

Well, I've been wearing a visor too.

I don't play football any more and I never played hockey, but I've been wearing the equipment for the past several weeks.

I've been introverted, and hiding emotionally behind a mask. I haven't been out-going, haven't been interested in other people or their needs. Emotionally, internally, it's all been about me. I've been hiding.

It may have started several weeks ago when my Dad died, I'm not sure. I don't even want to spend a lot of time thinking about when it started, or even why. I'm focused on that it happened, and changing it.

What's the big deal? Well, for starters, I haven't been myself. I'm normally out-going and friendly and considerate of other people's needs. Also, this has started to go beyond me being introverted, and was turning into me becoming really selfish.

So my question to you is this: What mask are you wearing today? Do you hide behind a Chuck Norris tough guy mask? Do you camouflage yourself behind your status, money, job or reputation? Or are you open, honestly confident in who you are - so that you can be real in your relationships and sincerely care about the needs of those around you?

I hope you're free enough to be you. If not, take steps today towards taking off the mask or removing the visor. Let people in. Your life will be richer for it.

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Mark