Masks

As Halloween approaches many of us are considering what kind of mask to don, in order to be, what we want to “be”.   What I know for sure is that nobody wants to be someone who is sick, unable or unwell.  At Healthough Action Inc., I see people put on many different masks to hide what is not right and not well. 

A man, who has lost much of his short term memory, hides behind the mask of “I don’t care.”  Regardless of what he is asked, whether it is his inability to return to work, having to sell his home, or his overall increased reliance on his wife, he responds with “I don’t care”.  Of course I know after working with him for 5 years, that he does care and cares deeply.  I help him reconnect with all that he loves and values.

A 6 year old boy who struggles with sensory problems and core weakness, problems which make it hard to sustain activities in school, hides behind the mask of “class clown”.  Why admit to having difficulty when you can get a few laughs.  Unfortunately, without the proper help, his poor behavior overshadows his skill development and it becomes hard to catch up.

There are those who may struggle to complete their daily tasks without becoming short of breath and others who may not be able to make a full fist due to arthritic pain.  These people wear the mask of their younger selves, denying encroaching health problems and becoming resigned to this diminished level of health.  Without intervention, they wake up one morning and wonder how they became so limited in movement and function. 

When celebrating Halloween it is fun to try on different masks.  Once the holiday is over we have to remember to take our masks off and face the challenges life presents.  In doing so we actually increase our ability to take control, choice from the available options and move toward a healthy and satisfying life.

Healthrough Action Inc helps you think better, move better, feel better and participate more meaningful in your life.