Masking as Playing for Health


Posted September 15, 2020 by stilsonlewis

Masks can be playful, and help in more ways than one. Just another way of considering how our actions affect others.

 
So far most people who believe in taking care of one another are wearing masks that cover their mouth and nose. Usually these masks are serviceable and rather plain. Some are in colors or prints, basic black or standard blue paper. There are variations, such as bandanas, or balaclavas. I am waiting for some real innovation. If this is going to go on for more and more months, it needs to be more fun. Or maybe we just need many many variations of flesh tones, so we can mask in a way that is more subtle, and a mouthless look will become normal. Ok. That is scary.

The masks, for the most part have only some slight protection, which multiplies as more and more people wear them. Since nothing short of scuba gear may actually be totally effective on its own, we become reliant on the considerate behavior of others. Not just polite behavior, but well considered behavior taking into account the world around them and how what they do changes that world. These odd times of Coronavirus require interesting expansions of thought. Perhaps we can expand it more out into aesthetics and playfulness. One of the basic Human Rights is the right to play. It is covered in article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The modern philosopher L. Ron Hubberd said, "Human rights must be made a reality, not just an idealistic dream." [email protected]
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Issued By Martha Stilson
Country United States
Categories Arts , Design , Health
Tags coronavirus , human rights , hygiene , masks , play
Last Updated September 15, 2020