The Twist of Belonging
Mask #339 of 613 — a wearable identity from X. Masquerade (2025), the sixth chapter of LUCI by Sam Spratt.
- Category
- Herd
- Rank
- Finalist
- Material
- Wood
- Region
- First Cycle
- Attendee
- Masked Guest
Observation
This makes me think of Shel Silverstein's Giving Tree, but with a twist. Where the tree in the book began to slowly diminish as it gave everything away, this tree here grows with every person connecting to it. It reminds me that we are all apart of something larger, and in sharing our experiences with each other we're helping it grow...
Replies by this mask
- Family is who we come from and who we become. We carry their stories, their lessons, and their love, shaping our own path while honoring theirs. There's an immense power in one's legacy and the voices that live on through us.
- Taking that leap is never easy, but knowing it’s built on the love and support of those who raised you makes it all the more meaningful. Gratitude is a powerful foundation. I hope your next adventure be filled with growth and discovery.
- Letting go is never easy, but sometimes you have to fall before you learn to fly. Like the Berlin Wall coming down, breaking free can be scary, but it opens the way to something new. Celebrate new!
Revision
Its a tree with a twist- the tree grows with connection, displaying we're all part of something larger through shared experience