by Enas Arabi
31. October 2020
We all put on masks in our daily lives to present ourselves in a form that is convenient for us. We show a picture of ourselves, behind which joy and contentment but also fear, sadness or insecurity are hidden. According to an ancient Syrian legend, there is a magic box inside us, in which our experiences from the past are collected and with its help we decide which mask suits better to a certain moment. To be able to look behind the mask, we need a key for the magic box. However, many people do not know the right key for their magic box and therefore cannot share their true selves with others. Among these dozen keys we have for the magic box, we have to find the right one that will free us from the mask