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Hearing of the recent deaths from COVID-19 in the past 2 days
of the mother of a very dear friend
and of the 17 year old niece of another friend….
brings the following reflections
and encouragements close to heart . . .
It just makes sense to me….
When I wear a mask in public and especially in the stores…..
? I want you to know that I am educated enough to know that I could be asymptomatic and still give you the virus.
? no, I don’t “live in fear” of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution, not the problem (which is present, growing, and still dangerous!).
? I don’t feel like the “government controls me”. I feel like I’m an adult contributing to security in our society and I want to teach others the same. This, in no way, threatens my freedom.
? If we could all live with the consideration of others in mind, the whole world would be a much better place.
? Wearing a mask doesn’t make me weak, scared, stupid, or even “controlled”. It makes me caring.
? When you think about your appearance, discomfort, or other people’s opinion of you, imagine a loved one – a child, father, mother, grandparent, aunt, uncle or even a stranger – placed on a ventilator, alone without you or any family member who is allowed at his bedside.
? Ask yourself if you could have helped them a little…by simply wearing a mask.
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Five Ways to Encourage Safe Behavior
During the Pandemic
Research provides some tips on how to get each other to wear masks, wash our hands, and keep distance.
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Art by Cece Carpio. IG @cececarpio, cececarpio.com
as featured in “No Going Back: a COVID-19 Cultural Strategy Activation Guide for Artists & Activists by the Center for Cultural Power
