Masquerade

I believe Phantom of the Opera touched on a very interesting topic in their song Masquerade. The idea that everyone wears a mask. Everyone is trying to hide from the world. I even love the line in the song, "You can fool any friend who ever knew you." It's all too true. To make it worse everywhere we look there is another element advertising a way to hide yourself from the world; whether it be technology, makeup, or reality tv. 

Welcome to the world... Welcome to the Masquerade.



No person can go through this life and not face a problem. No person can go through this world and not shake the hand of an enemy. But who will that enemy be? A friend, a coworker, a family member, or a neighbor... or is that enemy yourself? Simply take a step into the light, take a look into the mirror, lift the mask, and tell me who you see. 

Who is your heart leaning towards as you read this post right now? Who do you know that is being fake at this moment? Who do you know that is wearing a mask? 

That's the trick question because no one has one answer... no one has a perfect answer. 

Every person that has ever taken a breath in this world has been taught to join the masquerade, enjoy the party, and allow the world to bask in the beauty of your mask!

We are all at fault.

When does the masquerade end? 

That is the interesting question. When will the masks come off and the unique individuals show themselves without criticism? 

If you have yet to see Phantom of the Opera I highly recommend it. Maybe we could all learn a lesson on being an individual, being less fake, and simply taking off the mask... allowing the Masquerade end.