Taking down the mask

Who are you?

Over the past few months I've found myself asking this question to many people. I dont ask it in a rude or prideful way, but in an interested way. I am very curious to know who people really are, not just the mask they hide behind as they go from their day to day activities. I admit that I often put the mask on when I get in certain situations, but I have made it a goal to take down the mask and just simply be myself.

As I was thinking the other day about my mission it hit me that it's so important for me, to be me. The Lord has called Elder Tyler Volksen to serve a mission, not a robot that walks around handing out cards and saying the same thing over and over again to everyone. I was called to be a missionary but also to be myself, and I've been trying my hardest to do so. I know that a big part of the reason I have been called to this mission is because of my personality, not the mask, but the real me that is going to be able to connect with those people that the lord has and will put in my path.

Everyone has a personality that God has given them. Let your personality shine. Don't hide behind the mask of that unkown person any longer.

 Thanks Be to God
 Elder Russell M. Nelson
"The spirit provides the body with animation and personality."