I wonder why it takes us so long to finally acknowledge and allow the ‘real’ person within us to come forward? Even more perplexing is why some of us never allow that person to come forward? It’s a very, very personal condition, not least because from the outside most people wouldn’t know that the person they interact with is maintaining a façade. This façade could be quite thin, maybe it’s the ‘professional face’ we keep on in a work environment or at the other extreme, there could be a thick veil of concealment through which the external observer cannot pry.
It’s natural to assume that if someone is concealing their real character that their personality or their intentions must be somewhat shady. But, are there ever any good reasons why someone should conceal their true character? [Read more…] about Who are you hiding?