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The quote about disguising ourselves is so true.

((((((((((((((( Monty ))))))))))))))))

Good observation, and you are right. Hope all is well with you.

Warmie

" We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves. " Very, in fact dangerously, true!!!! In fact that tendency, ( Particularly true of " smiling depressives " perhaps? ) is quite literally a part of what made/makes me so wary of what harm my depression and anxiety could do to me if I'm not careful and wise in managing it, as best I can.
I wonder sometimes if the " Western culture " we live in doesn't worsen this tendency. In a sense are we " nudged " towards certain disguises? Disguises like, " consumer ", " employee " that perhaps make it harder to " re-connect " with who we truly are under all our disguises, even when we are trying to do so.
Also, I LOVED the L.A. graffiti, it really appeals to my, admittedly idiosyncratic sense of humour!
Hugs (((( Warmie ))))! ( In a reserved " British " way, of course! )

Good morning.

I know the disguise aspect is a trap that I have fallen into. Probably by necessity because if people knew how low I felt inside, I am afraid that no one would want to be with me.

Often say that when I go out into public, that I put my game face on.

Kind of sad but I suppose we all do it.

(((((((((((((( Monty ))))))))))))))))))

Do understand. I have many masks. Use them often. Only the mirror sees the real me.

Warmie