As sentient, human beings we’ve been given the gift of ‘free’ will. The catch is, it’s not really free. Every choice we make has ramifications for better or worse. The abuse of ‘free’ will begets more instability not less, more uncertainty not less and more chaos not less.
I think it’s fair to observe that the world we live in today seems more chaotic than at any other time in human history. When we make choices that move us away from being aligned with the natural order of things, we’re not only setting the table for more instability, uncertainty and chaos, but we’re also creating less opportunity for creative, diverse human experiences and connections.
How much less beautiful would the world be if we planted flowers only to cut off their blossoms just when they start to bloom. Not only would the flower be denied the opportunity to be the fullest version of what it was intended to be, but the richness of our physical existence would be immeasurable muted.
Likewise when men choose to shave their beards, which they are free to do, they’re choosing to be a less authentic, less complete version of themselves than nature intended them to be. Maybe the fabric of humanity becomes a little less richly textured and complete as well.
Choose wisely!
BE HUMBLE…BE KIND…BE BEARDED.