30. Social Masks
b'We often hide ourselves, try to be someone we are not to gain approval from others.\\n\\nWe wear masks.\\n\\nIf we are our true selves, that requires being vulnerable \\n\\nWe are afraid that if we let others see who we are we could be judged. People might not like who we really are deep down.\\n\\nOur brains are terrified of rejection. We desperately want to fit in.\\n\\nWhen we put on a mask trying to be a happier, more serious, more fun version of ourselves it\\u2019s like trying on a costume. \\n\\nwww.palmstreet.co/confidence'