I don’t think this quote was actually meant for this pandemic or COVID. I think it has a deeper meaning to it. But we can appreciate it for both reasons.
I’ve got to say, I really feel this.
I try not to go out too much these days. When I do, it’s just to the grocery store. I find myself shocked that..
This is actually happening. This is our reality.
And, the total disconnect I feel from everyone around me.
Normally, I’m a smiley person, I try to smile at everyone I see or pass by. Luckily I have the ability to smile with my eyes. But I find myself not even doing that as much. My head is down. I keep my distance. Get in. Get what I need, and Get Out! Then sanitize the hell out of myself! None of that process feels good to me.
We have experienced an immense division this year. Divided by our color, our political view, our age and even our health.
I guess it’s always been this way. It just seems more blatant this year.
And now everyone’s wearing a mask…Not just the proverbial mask we’ve all been wearing for lifetimes, but ACTUAL masks!
Let me add, that I do believe masks are important and necessary right now. That is not the point of my story. So keep wearing them!
But maybe we can start uncovering the soul that is underneath it. The one we have kept hidden long before it was mandated to hide behind one. Our true spirit. Our authentic selves. The parts of us we like, and the parts we are afraid to show, even to ourselves. Show your personality! Smile with your eyes!
I see people out there who have brought their personality into their masks, as a fashion statement or something humorous.
Maybe we can start a movement~~~a #smilingthroughourmasks movement.
Let’s draw a smile onto our masks and bring back some unity.
We don’t need to hate each other, judge each other, be divided or angry. Fighting each other on who is right and who is wrong. Fighting against being “told” what to do.
Can we just support each other? Protect each other?
Let’s reach out through our smiles, our souls, and really see each other. Be a light for someone else until they can shine on their own. In a time that is uncertain and can be dark and lonely and isolating, behind our masks. Let’s see what a privilege it is to see a soul.
In love and light and #smilingthroughourmasks
I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Comment below, you can also watch my video on this discussion. Take a picture of yourself with your smile on your mask and place it in one of the social media posts! I’d be thrilled to see all your smiling faces!!
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