Halloween: There’s Something about a Costume

Dancing with our shadow, alter-ego or mirror opposite

Marilyn Flower
Nov 1 · 5 min read
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

Ever notice what happens when we don a costume? Suddenly, we’re in character. There’s nothing like getting dressed up in garb we would never ever wear normally to bring out an alternate persona.

The costume serves as a mask of sorts. We get to try on other personalities…

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Marilyn Flower

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