Masquerading Through Life

In life, we often find ourselves wearing masks, subtle disguises that shift depending on who we are with or the situation we are in. Sometimes it feels easier to wear a mask than to show up authentically. And in many cases, we’re simply not in touch with our true nature, so we present the version of ourselves that best fits the moment, the people, or the expectations around us.

Over time, we may even be accepted or praised for who we are not. And because we know no different, we go along with it. We reinforce one another’s disguises, learning to masquerade through life together. We become skilled performers, adept at concealing our truths. And so, the illusion deepens.

We receive approval, and that seems reason enough to continue. Or is it? How are we to know we are more than the masks we wear, if we continue to hide our truths and light behind disguises?

Sometimes we wear masks to hide the fact that we are not okay. We may not have the courage to say so. It can feel safer to smile through the pain than to reveal it. Vulnerability is often feared more than the discomfort itself. So, we cover up, not just our flaws and imperfections, but our light, our essence, our eternal flame.

We begin to create a greater illusion to accompany the illusion we’re already in. This keeps us in a loop, circling endlessly.

Layer upon layer, we build a life around what we are not. Eventually, this inauthentic way of being takes its toll. We lose ourselves in the mist of it all, cloaking our true nature until we no longer recognise who we are.

Deep down, we sense the misalignment. We know that anything not rooted in truth will eventually fall away. But still, we continue to masquerade, fearing the unknown more than the cost of hiding.

To come face to face with your true nature, the part of you that has yet to be expressed, can feel daunting. It’s unfamiliar, and so the mask becomes a convenient shield. But the longer we hide, the more fear accumulates. Fear builds walls around anything light, bright, and loving. It tells us not to go there, not to enquire, not to be curious.

And yet, if we never question who we truly are, we risk missing the most profound discovery of all, the light within. Without exploration, there are no breakthroughs, no insights, no revelations.

Living a linear, structured life, confined to the ‘fishbowl’ view, denies us the chance to step into the vortex of our inner world. We miss the magnificence that lies within. Words cannot fully convey the enormity of what awaits when we take that leap.

If you don’t walk in fear, the eternal light within grows lighter and brighter, and the burdens of fear fall away, naturally.

Through self-enquiry and self-discovery, we begin to see that the masks we’ve worn were never truly protective. They kept us in the dark, offering a false sense of security. We became contributors to our own deception.

At some point, we must strip back to the bare bones, crack open the falsehood, and let the fragments fall. But do not worry about putting yourself back together again, like Humpty Dumpty. You are already whole. That part of you, the eternal, divine essence, has never been broken. It does not need fixing. It is perfect, radiant, and complete.

That’s the you that you truly are.

As you move through life, allow yourself to be vulnerable. Feel what you feel. Express it with compassion and grace. Let authenticity be your guide. In doing so, you’ll glimpse the spark of light that reminds you: we are so much more than we imagine.

Be grateful that you can now walk through life as a seed of light, no longer hidden, but revealed.

Once you sense that connection, between all that you are and all that is, you begin to see that everything carries frequency, tone, and vibration. Even your thoughts and words have resonance. You hold a unique vibrational signature. And when you go beyond what you thought you knew, something extraordinary happens.

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About the Author

Based in Maida Vale, London, UK, Theresa Kahn is an experienced energy healer and spiritual teacher offering a wide range of energy-based interventions for personal growth and transformation. Her work includes Sacred Smudging Ceremonies, Channelled Consultations, Reiki, Intuitive Life Coaching, and Luminous Light Meditation and Healing.

In addition to in-person sessions in Maida Vale, Theresa hosts interactive online courses, workshops, and healing events, welcoming clients and students from around the world. Sessions are available via Zoom, WhatsApp, or telephone, allowing you to connect with Theresa’s compassionate guidance and transformative energy wherever you are.

Theresa’s approach blends deep spiritual understanding with practical wisdom, creating a nurturing space for healing, expansion, and self-discovery. Her mission is to help others reconnect with their inner light and live with greater peace, clarity, and purpose.

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