I call this image the Fallen Man because it symbolizes our cuture during this world wide pandemic. Life as we knew it has fallen flat on its face. We all hope for a quick cure, but find ourselves growing deeper in fear of general human contact with each passing day. When will we sit comfortable in a crowed stadium or make an international flight to a foreign country? Fear is a strong motivator and can change and distort our minds for a lifetime. It is hard to overcome once fear has had time to penetrate deeply into a life. Fear breeds dependency and it is easy to give up control of your life freedoms to get a sense of security. Much like a child depends on their parent to comfort them during the night from a bad dream, some will seek comfort and security from a large central government to shelter their lives from fear of bad things happening. Giving up personal freedoms for the general good sounds accepting but there is a down side to such thinking. I feel fortunate to have lived all of my life choosing what I want for my life and to pursue my dreams and passions. The world works best with people living free and pursuing their dreams. What will the condition of our freedoms look like after this pandemic? I guess it all depends on how much we are willing to surrender and to whom.
