As I washed my locs this morning I had an introspective moment recalling how all 3 times I loc’d my hair was at a very transitional period in my life. It dawned on me that my hair holds many life lessons.

Hair alerts us when we aren’t getting enough water. Hair lets us know when we are damaging it. Hair tells us when we are stressing, sick or bad dietary choices. Changes in your hair’s look, texture, or thickness can be signs of underlying health conditions.

During each loc journey, I learned something different. I learned that if you can endure the “ugly phases” of life, you will grow through it. Both previous loc journey’s I cut my hair during trying times. This time I’m learning to be patient and enjoy the process.

This morning, I saw my hair going down the drain and I reminded myself that I’ve done a lot over the years with this hair without a care. Funny how the back is so healthy while the front shows the tell tale signs of prolonged medications & illness. If you are asking yourself; “Why didn’t she show us the front?” My answer is simply…vanity. I’m not ready to “show” that to everyone yet.

So guess what? I no longer battle with the idea of cutting my hair. I listen to it. Nourish it. And allow the process to continue. As I stood in the mirror, I suddenly realized that the choice is not mine to make on THIS day but hey, I am NOT my hair. I am the soul that lives within.

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