I like the way you say it here @zen-art:

Wearing a mask is as good for the people around you as it is for you. Think of that mask as a "pause button". It should never be a "stop", only a "pause".

I find myself wearing multiple masks in my daily and working life and they're just tools and positive ones. But I also fond myself throwing on the same masks when I don't want to face up to an emotion or a situation that I really should. Life is a constant journey though, and I'm much better at removing the mask at the right time than I used to be. Great article and insights, thanks for sharing :-)