Many of you may wonder why I or several people still continue to wear a mask, so I wanted to offer my perspective about the Art of the Mask, and why I continue to sport the mask, even though the pandemic seems to be behind us.
Wearing a mask was something that originally, I despised and resented, though after it being culturally suggested I wear it at my previous job, I came to appreciate some of the different aspects, and now it is something I often prefer when I’m in public. First of all, working in events, here at the JCCSF and also attending many social events in my spare time, I do find that after having to wear it for several years and having actually gotten COVID now at least four times, my immune system is not what it used to be. I feel very vulnerable in getting sick myself, but working many events I also feel a lot of guilt around possibly spreading germs to other people, especially older folks and people with a high risk. Wearing the mask protects me to an extent, but also protects others I come in contact with who may be even more at risk than myself, and I could never live with the fact of being responsible for spreading anything to others, especially my elders. I definitely take note when anybody else in the room is wearing a mask, I find it the respectful thing personally to do, reading the room, but I always make it clear that nobody else should feel obligated to do the same. It’s a personal choice I just happen to find comfort in, but to each their own!
I also find that wearing the mask usually destroys my makeup, so once I put it on once during the day, it’s not optimal when my best face isn’t on, and then I risk not looking professional, and that’s never a good call! So the mask it is.
Lastly, I am a big fan of essential oils, and I discovered a wonderful trick in putting a few drops of lavender, eucalyptus, or my favorite oil nobody has ever heard of “Ravansara” in my mask, so that not only does it smell nice, but it literally is cleaning the air I breathe. It just feels good, while not bothering other people who are sensitive to smells and would rather not get a whiff. I’m happy to show anyone my method (and let you smell the Ravansara oil, which I have a great source on) who might be interested.
I hope this provides some clarity and perspective into why sometimes I, and possibly others, choose to wear it or not wear it. Sometimes I just didn’t get around to doing my makeup. Sometimes I might not be feeling 100%, or I notice others are not feeling well and I am protecting myself, let alone them. There are lots of reasons, and I can assure you, it’s not always out of fear.
Bottom line is you do you and what makes you feel comfortable, always. Feel free to ask me questions anytime!
Much love,
MissConception
