IT’S OKAY TO REMOVE YOUR MASK

“She often felt that too many people lived their lives acting and pretending, wearing masks and losing themselves in the process.”

Growing up, I went through several challenges that have formed me into the person I am today.

I struggled in school. I love to learn, but I don’t do well with rigid structure. I felt that school was stifling. I also noticed that the focus in school was mainly about passing tests and memorizing things. Modern day school systems are really designed to discourage individuality, and teachers expect students to conform to traditional ways of thinking.

I am an old soul. I was born with many blessings. During childhood I had numerous intuitive and psychic experiences. For example, I frequently had visitation dreams from my grandfather that passed. I also was able to use my intuition to see the truth in the world around me. This often led to me being told I was wrong or scolded because adults around me did not see things the same way that I did.

At a young age I noticed that I was distinctly different from my peers. My differences were very easy to spot. I stood out. I had trouble relating to my peers and had a hard time fitting in. This eventually lead to being a target for severe bullying.

I internalized the physical abuse, blaming myself. I realized that it was not safe to be me, and in order to survive I had to fake it. I became great at playing a role. My therapist used to call it playing to the audience. I was the top performer. I became what society, the community, and my parents wanted me to be. I was a chameleon, blending in. An alias. The lonely girl at the masquerade ball. Charming yet intriguingly distant.

My relationships were as deep as a puddle. Shallow and superficial, lacking in emotional attachment. It was all a f**king fraud. All that glitters isn’t gold. My life looked happy from an outsider’s view but internally I was falling apart. I was losing myself. Faking it became fatiguing. Wearing the mask was exhausting. I was wearing out and I couldn’t pretend anymore.

Even as a child I was aware that I had a higher purpose and a higher calling. I always knew I was supposed to help other people and make the world a better place. A little over a year ago I received a mental download where my guardian angel relayed a beautiful message: “IT IS SAFE TO BE YOU”. That was the turning point in my life. My guardian angel gave me the permission and reassurance to be my true self.  In that moment I surrendered to my souls’ purpose. I threw away all my masks, and I put on my soul.

I am so glad that I had the courage to accept this challenge. Revealing my true self has been the biggest blessing. Honoring my calling has been the greatest gift! I am renewed with this sense of passion, love, creativity, and joy for life. I feel truly alive. I FEEL FREE.

Take off your mask, your face is glorious. -Rumi

I promise it is safe to be you. Take that mask off and reveal your true self. Let your innermost beautiful light shine. You are radiant. Come into alignment with your souls’ higher purpose because that is where success is. Honor your calling. That is why you were born. That is how you can make an impact on this world. It’s the key to being FREE.