The Faces We Wear

In this episode of Mind the Gap, Michael Comyn continues the journey through his book The Next Station Is… — turning from the tickets we carry to the masks we wear.

At any given moment, each of us plays a role: the Hero chasing the next challenge, the Caregiver holding everything together, the Ruler keeping control, or the Seeker searching for something just beyond reach. Drawing on Carl Jung’s concept of archetypes, Stoic philosophy, and emotional intelligence, Michael explores how these faces shape our choices — and how they can quietly keep us from stepping off when life offers a new direction.

This episode is an invitation to pause, notice the role you’ve been playing, and ask whether another part of you is waiting to take the stage.

Themes:

– Jungian archetypes and self-awareness

– The masks we wear in work and life

– Stoic acceptance of the present moment

– Balancing energy between giving, leading, and resting

– Emotional intelligence in recognising and releasing roles

Quote to Remember:

“If you wear only one mask, you will miss the stations that require another.”

Related Reading:

This episode is based on Chapter 2 of Michael Comyn’s book The Next Station Is…, available now in paperback, hardback, and eBook editions on Amazon:

👉 https://amzn.to/478Ru9G