Thanks so much for sharing Vimal, it's so interesting to hear how the mask situation varies in different parts of India. And yet I'm struck by how the basic underlying motivation is exactly the same - loss of freedom via fear of police/authority.

This is the core of it all, isn't it? This is what we share. Here we (as individuals and shopkeepers) are forced to comply with these non-sensical 'health orders' because of crippling fines and even jail sentences - this is the same the world over. The mask is the symbol and that also, is the same.

Each of us will have to dig deep and choose, moment to moment, I think. There doesn't seem to be a 'one size fits all' solution, not here in my world, anyway.

You seem to be very grounded in your own sovereignty and that's the sweet spot, isn't it? I would love to hear how this unfolds for you....

Janet