03/08/2026
Life does feel like a stage sometimes. We all play different roles—child, friend, partner, employee, leader. That’s not necessarily fake; it’s part of living in society.
The part about masks is where it gets interesting. Some people wear masks to manipulate. Others wear them to survive. A smile can hide grief. Confidence can hide insecurity. Kindness can hide exhaustion. Not every mask is deception; sometimes it’s protection.