Masquerade

Bonjour Friends

Last Monday, "A thought" crossed my mind as  I was putting on my costume for Purim (the cosmic event which directly connects us to the power of joy and certainty).

Isn't it ironic , that most culture in the world carry this concept of dressing- up for one 'special day', since we tend to spend most of our lives wearing masks?

Some philosophers even compared life to a "Comedia dell'Arte" (Italian for improvisational theater), where we all are playing different characters.

At time, we are the lover, the son/daughter, the boss, the friend,the mom, the wife...each time wearing a different masks.

It actually got me thinking, if life is just a masquerade:  How can we recognize the truth in ourselves?

First, we need to understand that there is two aspects within us -like two sides of a coin- what the sages of Kabbalah called: "The Light" and "The Opponent".

Unfortunately, pressured by a desire to fit and look good, many individuals are in denial of  their dark side.  They will do everything they can to suppress it, in order to remain an icon of perfection, even though it might turn out to be a great mistake overtime.

See...I, too often witnessed those in denial of their internal issues (anger, depression, resentment...) turning into a ticking bomb in the long term!

Therefore, being aware of our 'shadow' is the first step to ignite "The Light" within and regain control of who we truly are. The second step is of course to work on it.

When, the first theaters were built, the actors used to live on the road going from place to place leaving in carriage for days. Then, to prepare for the show, in order "to look good" they put on a lots of make- up and perfume, to cover-up the fact they didn't shower for weeks!

Covering-up: Is it really the way to a Better and True self or life?

Let's embrace all that we are for We are Righteous Souls working hard to overcome challenges and physical limitations to reveal their Eternal Perfection and reconnect with the Eternal Divine.

Love & Light Always, Ilanit.