After spinning around the world 35 years itâs amazed me to realize that one of the biggest challenges Iâll ever face is learning to be me. Itâs easy to believe personalities are us, who we are, but theyâre more like masks. A device weâve created to hide a part of us that doesnât feel lovable. A shield to protect a part of us that maybe was harmed along the way. Itâs easier to love others and have empathy when we can understand that most of us are doing the same thing. Itâs why these days when I meet someone what they do or even what they create is the least interesting part of their story, itâs not who they are. Iâm not good at it yet, my personality is thick and my mask has been on a long time. But itâs a journey and Iâm grateful to even realize Iâm wearing one â¨