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Re-Humanization HeART movement exhibit May 2025

I invite you to join the movement for another exhibit 2026

https://www.createwithlynda.com/post/the-rh-m

8/14 portraits

Dear one...

Who was l before COVID?

I worked hard all my life in a profession I loved where I gained rich experience and learned principles that affirm the incredible value of a person,  informed consent, dignity, integrity, self-worth, trauma informed care, choice. 

What was the impact of dehumanization? Overnight, these things didn’t seem to matter, and it felt like my words and opinions were taken away by an imaginary tornado. I had questions, and I subsequently realized things were  not as they seemed.

This viewpoint and my choice led me to being labeled, judged and ostracized. Relationships I thought were stable were suddenly unstable.

While PA systems blared repetitive phrases, I joined lines of masked shoppers slowly pacing through stores, dutifully following arrows and commands. I noticed that simple gestures such as eye contact, smiling or speaking to one another were lost and sneezing felt dangerous. Rest from shopping was not possible as crime scene tape blocked off benches. Our beloved sanctuary, Esquimalt lagoon was cordoned off, a place where my family always went to meditate/pray during a challenging life event. Slogans posted everywhere made me feel that we had forgotten the basics of kindness and good hygiene.

I felt valued and connected before these events, but this new reality made me feel less than human. I was called “Unclean!”, “Conspiracy theorist!”, “Stupid”. The rejection, the labels, the alienation, plunged me into a deep despair.  But in the darkest moments, I cried out to God. And He heard me. That very same day, a beautiful friend reached out to me and said, “Something told me I need to see you.”

Who am l now? Through my faith, I found a new strength. He reminded me that my name means “Dear One” and I remembered my identity as a child of God is what matters most, not the things we do or the labels we wear.

I have been humbled and I’m more aware now. My view of everything is sharpened. I know that Truth will always prevail, and Love never fails. A renaissance of information and discovery offers hope and healing and affirms that science is never settled. Questions are a very good thing. We must listen to each other empathetically and find common ground. Each person is valuable beyond comprehension. So, let’s embrace each other and remember the Golden rule of Love.