Aug 2nd, 2020: Comformity or Looking Beyond Our Comfort
Aug 1st was the first day of mandatory mask-wearing inside public buildings according to the bylaw in Calgary. I know that some people might feel uneasy about the whole thing. Some might even want to protest, and to claim the bylaw is unconstitutional and will protest and fight. Most medical people seem to think that mask-wearing is beneficial in preventing the spread of Covid-19.
It
is kind of weird when we go into a mall for a walk and see everyone
with a mask. We can be sinister about what we witness if we want to. It
looks like we are being muffled. Sometimes that might be more helpful
because we cannot utter too much stuff. It might be beneficial that we
become slower in our speech. We pay more attention to others when they
talk because we have to do that through a mask.
I
enjoy seeing people's creativity with their masks as well. Some of them
have beautiful designs. Some of them are colourful and bright. Some are
just purely boring as mine. I saw one other day, and it says: "Can you
imagine a kiss?". I was baffled, and the young lady noticed that. Well,
that will remain an imagination in many people's minds I guess.
Some
people told me that mask-wearing looks oppressive. It looks like we
lost our freedom. I told them that I understand their position. "Have
you ever considered that some people might say the same thing about
wearing brand name clothing?" I asked. It might be more acceptable for
some people to wear a mask designed by a well-known designer. Suddenly,
the call for freedom might disappear.
So
is it conformity or having the desire to look beyond our comfort that
we are struggling with? All of us have to go through some sacrifices so
that we can protect the well-being of the whole community.
John 15: 1-2
"I
am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me
that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear
fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit."
