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GROWING a QUARANTINE BEARD makes you Feel UNSTOPPABLE
An insight into the Quarantine Beard and why it might be the best thing a man can do
The ability to become whatever you want, in a time of chaos has a long lasting calming effect. Beards have always been a symbol of masculinity, of strength, and may be due to natural selection. But they have a far wider reaching effect than this and it is particularly important for our mental health.
This might not be the first time that the popularity of beards has spiked during moments of crisis. During the 2008 Financial Crisis, men also started to grow out beards and this was the so-called Hipster Beard Period. I hate the use of the word Hipster and have frequently been called one. That’s another matter and Beards are still very much in and their popularity is booming.
Beards are a way for men to gain some sort of constant in life. They are akin to a visual diary on one’s face. A measure of time, endurance and perseverance.
Trust me, these things are needed when growing a bear. If you don’t have them yet then you surely will have them in abundance once you’ve grown out that beard.
I’m sure many of you would agree that this type of feeling; a feeling of being rooted and unstoppable is very much needed as many around the world find their entire livelihoods thrown…
