The Clown in Me: On Masks, Laughter, and Hidden Joy
One day, I made a clown—and unexpectedly, I fell in love with it.
He’s colorful, cheerful, and just looking at him makes me feel... alive. It’s strange how something so simple can spark deep joy.
It brought back memories.
There were two clowns at that party, making everyone laugh. Their energy lit up the room, but still I wondered—what if behind their painted faces they weren’t smiling?
That thought stayed with me.
Why Do We Wear Masks?
3. An image of a person holding a smiling mask in front of a sad face—illustrating how we hide inner emotions behind hidden expressions.
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To hide what’s inside ourselves?
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To be accepted, admired, or seen as strong?
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To protect from hurt?
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To pretend we’re okay—even when we’re not?
Yet no mask can hide us from God. And that truth brings me peace.
What God Sees
He knows when I’m weary, in pain, pretending to be fine. He invites me:
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28
There’s freedom in knowing I don’t have to perform to be loved.
My Job: Being a Clown with a Purpose
At the activity center where I work, I’m often asked to wear an invisible mask—energetic and joyful no matter what I feel inside. Even during tough days, I show up. And here’s the surprising truth:
When I lift others up, I lift myself too.
Laughter heals—better than any medicine I've known.
A Laugh a Day...
You’ve heard the sayings:
“A laugh a day keeps the doctor away.”
“Laughter is the best medicine.”
I believe them.
So go ahead—be a clown. Share joy. Smile, even on heavy days. Express the light that still lives within you.
You don’t need a mask to be loved. Just be… you. And you'll find that’s more than enough.
its true! ur a clown te who needs not any accessories! ur sweet smile and a happy and kind heart cheer us up! its also because you have Jesus, the source of goodness and happiness in your heart! so bless to have known a clown! ;)
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Thank you so much for your nice words. I was overwhelmed. To God be the glory:)
ReplyDeletegaling ng clown mo. gawa mo ethan. =)
ReplyDeleteThere are times in our lives na para talaga tayong clown. Masaya ang panglabas pero deep inside may pinagdadaanan. Sometimes ayaw na nga lang nating ipakita ito sa mga mahal natin sa buhay para di na din sila maapektuhan. Tanging si God nga lang ang nakakaalam ng lahat ng nararamdaman natin. Hope you have a fruitful 2012!
ReplyDeleteWow, ang galing naman =)
ReplyDeleteSo true, we can't be ourselves all the time and sometimes we have to wear a mask to do the task at hand. But the good thing is we can be ourselves with God.
Happy New Year and all the best for 2012 =)
Thanks Anney and Kristeta. Hope both of you all the best too this year:)
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