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What does it mean?
True freedom is being authentic; adopting roles and masks suppresses feelings and reality.
In plain terms
Being yourself is real freedom; wearing a mask hides your feelings.
What can you take from it?
Authenticity is the highest form of freedom.

Where it applies

  • self discovery
  • social pressure

Putting it to work

  • practice honesty
  • journaling

Questions to consider

  • Do you wear masks to fit in?
  • What does being real cost you?

Another view

Social roles are sometimes necessary for functioning.

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