“In a world where everyone wears a mask, it’s a privilege to see a soul.” I stumbled across this quote weeks ago, and it both struck me at the time and has stuck with me about the incredible gifts that transparency and vulnerability are in our world today. They provide a window to the soul, a connection to people, that is often sorely missing in our technologically driven, fast-paced culture. We all have a story. Day after day, I witness people taking off their masks and allowing me to see their soul, as they trustingly share their lives with me. The stories are often accompanied by tears, fears, and even whispers, but no matter how the message is delivered, it’s done so with a courage and a vulnerability that touches my soul in return. And I know what a privilege it is that they entrust me with their story and the opportunity to see their soul. Names and faces may be easily forgotten, but the souls I encounter are unforgettable. I believe that living life unmasked shines a beacon of light in the darkest recesses of our hearts and draws others out of the twilight of this broken world. But maybe you’re reading this not as a soul-barer, but a mask-wearer. If you’re reading this right now and are struggling with the weight of the mask you’ve been wearing, can I encourage you for even just a moment to peel off a corner of that mask with someone you can trust? Could you trust someone with a small glimpse of your soul? “In a world where everyone wears a mask, it’s a privilege to see a soul.” And perhaps, the greatest privilege of all is seeing your own soul and being unafraid of it and unafraid of sharing it with the world. . . . . #quotes #quotesoftheday #soul #soulquotes #quotesdecals #motivationalquotes #motivationaldecal #quotestickers #wallart #walldecor #walldecorations #decals #vinyl #decalsticker #vinyldecals #mask #masks #magnet #magnets #believeinyourself #soulconnection #phrases #insightful #maskoff #maskquotes #livelifehappy #dowhatyoulove #trustandbelieve #inspiration #inspire (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFChCFMBiHZ/?igshid=mgkxzhj32ud9
