ASSIGNMENT

Why did Jesse think she had to put on a mask?

What did Jesse discover about the power of masks?

I was fearful in my marriage and thought
having an affair would take away the pain.

Another man’s attention made me feel wanted—I didn’t feel secure in my marriage.

Another man’s attention made me feel wanted—I didn’t feel secure in my marriage.

SPIRITUALIZE: TWISTING SCRIPTURE TO JUSTIFY OUR BEHAVIOR.

MINIMIZE: ADMITTING THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT MINIMIZING ITS IMPORTANCE, COMPARING OUR PROBLEM TO THE PROBLEMS OF OTHERS AND THINKING, “MY PROBLEMS ARE NOTHING COMPARED TO ___________.”

BLAME: FINDING FAULT WITH OTHER PEOPLE OR SITUATIONS RATHER THAN TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. 

RATIONALIZE: USING EXCUSES FOR OUR BEHAVIOR OR THE BEHAVIORS OF OTHERS WHO
HAVE HURT US.

What are the most powerful justifications you have used to keep your masks firmly in place? Explain

Rather than facing the pain and the reality of our situation, why is it easier to put on a mask?

Think of one situation where you unintentionally put on a mask. Explain. Is this a
mask you’re still wearing?

What do you think was going through Eve’s mind that led to her vulnerability?

In what way is wearing masks part of the fall: something that started in the Garden of Eden?

We all wear masks at different times in our lives and for many reasons. In the table below, identify the masks you have worn at various times throughout your life.

We all wear masks at different times in our lives and for many reasons. In the table below, identify the masks you have worn at various times throughout your life.

In the table below, list any additional masks you’ve worn and the distorted belief associated with that mask.