mask and bra

4 months into the pandemic. most people seem so used to wearing a mask that it has become part of their body. even when the threat seems tapered, and weather getting very hot, most people still hold onto wearing a mask and “look down upon ” those who do not. some even so fearful that they put on eye / face shields.

like bra, certainly uncomfortable, yet over time, most seem numbed / get used to the suffering and it has become such a social norm that no one dare not to follow.

it’s interesting to see when people still go swim in swimming pool / wear shorts/ slippers,… exposing much part of their bodies / even sharing water long time yet believe that a mask can protect them from getting infected.

this is not to say a mask is useless. sure it helps esp. during enclosed crowded places, yet to to wear it while staying outdoor with sunlight fresh air / expect others to do the same is kind of intrusion of privacy / personal freedom

it probably is the wish of many women to be “given the freedom” not to wear bra if they do not feel like doing so, and not to be seen as flirting / strange / impolite / weird / even criminal .

after all , the deeper reason for conforming probably is self protection. as most men r so “easily ignited” seeing a female body.

in this sense, the urban society truly is certainly way degenerated compared to many indigenous tribes, where most women do not cover up their breasts.

may we all have greater consciousness, so that we move onto de conditioning, rather that creating more restrictions for ourselves esp. as those measures no longer that necessary.

right now fear has permeated the whole world. so much that most believe a mask will do more good than harm.

i look forward to seeing more brave and sensible people wearing a big smile on their face, rather a mask.

Blessings be to all

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar