"And after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in masquerade."
- Lord Byron
Even in this modern time people hide behind a mask!
An emotional mask, the kind of mask we often wear when we feel fear!
If we are unsure of our own powers we might wear the mask of a bully.
If we feel that the world does not love us, we might hide behind a mask of anger.
Just a few examples of why masks are worn in time of age.
While I would always say never to wear a mask, I am guilty of wearing one often myself.
Not because I want to hide who I am but because I am often really shy! That was the inspiration for me to make this mask! The longer I am being here on Steemit, the more I dare to take of my mask!
There are a few pratical reasons why we should shed our masks!
To be able to live into our potential we have to bring all of who we are to what we do!
Wearing masks is exhausting and taking them off can bring a lot of relief. You start with one mask and end with six and while doing so you start to forget who you really are!
By wearing a mask we hide who are and by that we cut part of ourself away. Taking the mask of forces you to heal and become whole again! To be whole again we have to put everything on the table, every part of us!
The mask might be the prettiest thing you have ever seen, but is it worth to hide your own true beauty?
Here are the progress pictures of the mask!
I used air hardening clay, gesso paint (White as a base) And simple water colors and of course a brush!
My name is @poeticsnake, a creative writer and dreaming poet!
A wandering soul searching for new paths to walk on!
If you like my poetry, paintings and daily ramblings push the follow button!
If I made you feel anything with my work, please reply!
If you fell in love, resteem is the answer! :D
Have a blessed, warm and loving day!
@poeticsnake
Fell in love with your creation, it's so very beautiful. :)
I'd like to talk to you. Please let me know where I can find you. Discord or Steemchat.
Thank you so so much! <3
You can find me on Discord most of the time under the same name!
I can be found on steemchat as well but I am not always there1
Have a blessed, warm and loving day! 2 you too :) Beautiful girl ;) btw it looks heavy stones isnt it ? :)
Thank you ever so kindly for your kind words!
Yes, while the clay felt light it now is very heavy! :D
but you know when you wear it you will look more beautiful :) btw you still looks like queen <3
nice post keep coming out with useful info @crypto-pro
Thank you very much!
I upvoted you
This is really cool! :D You should put a photo of someone wearing it!
Upvoted!
Thank you!
I thought about wearing it to take a picture to be honest!
But its quit heavy and made of stone so it will not really feel comfy I think! :D
Hi @poeticsnake, First off - This is my very first comment on your posts. I got attracted to your post through your name. The first thing that I did was I spent a few seconds to understand the meanings of your name and honestly, I failed. So, please put light on it if it's worth-sharing. Secondly, I read your post, it's very well-written and specially your art work is very good. Keep it up. Lastly, "The mask might be the prettiest thing you have ever seen, but is it worth to hide your own true beauty?" ... This is deep and confusing. You create something admirable and then question its usage. Why?
I enjoyed spending some time at your wall and I want to do it again so I followed you. Keep up the good work. Good luck!
Resteemed!
THank you for this amazing reply!
My name is Poeticsnake because I started with sharing my poetry here on Steemit. The snake part is because for about 8 years I am in the roleplay world writing a female snake demon.
What I meant with those words: A mask might look amazing, pretty, shiny and cover up everything you want. But no matter how pretty the mask,I believe that a persons own beauty, natural looks will always over shine a mask.
Also thank you for for the upvote and follow!
Have a marvelous day!
Absolutely real beauty is natural and inner beauty <3 what a great point :)
I could not agree more! Even flaws can be so beautiful.
Even though I don't want to see you wearing a mask I would like to see you wearing this mask :)
very nice
very nice