What I mean by a mask: it’s like a persona in the way certain psychologists explain it (C.G. Jung is a good example), a role we play, a performance. The role of a character that we essentially are not, not exclusively. This persona is formed by our society, our culture, our childhood experiences, emotions, memories, etc. It lies rather on the surface of events, but certainly deeper, below the surface, there exists more potential and possibilities with which we can transform our lives, and that can enable us to emerge from under our mask.
Let’s see what else we could be. What would you like to be? For example, I decided to be an artist when I was already in my mid-40’s.