Friday, April 1, 2011

Natural Power

I did not have a problem making a decision to go Natural or stay natural.  The sum total of my life experiences had led to the point of conviction with no reservations.  The decision was more than just my hair.  It was a decision to eradicate all self-loathing, self-oppressive and self-defeating thoughts and actions in my life.  It was a decision to carefully examine the impact of conventional wisdom and propaganda on my self-image and self-esteem.  My experiences in meditation, conversation, education and travel brought me to this point.  By owning (and taking away an oppressor’s ability to influence and or dictate) what I think of me and what I love about me, I have inherent NATURAL POWER.

Natural Power allows me to embrace new concepts and ideas with an enthusiasm and zeal that I did not have before.  Natural Power compels people to listen to me even though I am not speaking.  Natural Power announces my presence in a room.  Natural Power keeps me disciplined and focused.  Natural Power enables me to control my thoughts, focus on what I DESIRE and execute my plans.

My hair is just a visual cue and expression of my NATURAL POWER. 




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6 comments:

  1. psnobApril 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Ms. Darling, Could you possibly do a post on how to break away from what I call the "ponytail syndrome"...I really want to put down the hair ties and just let my natural hair flow..but im still playing it safe. Thanks.

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  2. The Natural DarlingApril 1, 2011 at 10:10 AM

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  3. psnobApril 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    That would be great! Don't get me wrong, I love my curls and my natural hair, but I was tormented so much as a kid about "all my hair". It just draws so much attention when I do have it down, and I want to feel as if people are looking at me because it looks nice, not because its a lot of hair! Look for my pic and my looks soon...You are also welcome to share my images and your tips with your followers, maybe it will inspire others to let down their ponytails!! Thanks!

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  4. The Natural DarlingApril 1, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Sure Psnob! The first thing I would recommend is to gather some photos of desired "loose" looks on others with hair similar to yours. Then pick out a look that you like. Once you find a look that you like, you can email it to me along with a picture of yourself with a description of your hair texture and I will reccomend some products and tools for you.

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  5. The Natural DarlingApril 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks Psnob! I will be elated to share your images.

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  6. Katrice L. MinesApril 5, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    "A visual cue" ... I like that.

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