I have seen this path many times before with the vast majority of the time has been procrastination. Appox. 9 months ago, I cut my locks after 3 and a half years of growth which was symbolic rebirth into the so-called free world. At that time, my hair represented resentment, anger, pain, and a spiritual rollercoaster. My locks in the belly of the beast kept most of the nonsense at bay because most people stay away from things that they don't understand. My demeaner was one of a person on a mission and that was to maintain grounding in my own culture and my own history, my own ovahstanding of my creator and my own ruler over my actions.
The ovahstanding was not always right. For example, I used to use every week honey, lemon, and eggs. Even though my growth was 100 percent natural, it was not without mistreatment. My mistreatment came from my location and the lack of natural oils and herbs, so as a result, this process caused breakage and other root damage. This is not to say that these things are bad for all hair but as advice "All natural without direction is destructive in many ways than one!" It's like truth without the ovahstanding.
In December of 1998, I cut my locks as a symbol of my rebirth and resurrection from physical bondage, continuing to let my hair remain chemical free. Also, I have not combed, brushed, or picked my hair since the time of my emancipation in consciousness (1988 intro into the knowledge of self).
On August 29, my sister hand twisted my hair. My sista has a secret recipe that she won't tell me, I do know that it is natural. As time moves on, all secrets are uncovered, even from my sista, Deb. If my will is in agreement with the universal order of things, there will be dates and pictures of my locks from Oct 95 - Dec 98 and a possible close up look at the texture, condition of my previous locks at the time that they were shaven.
In the meantime my brothas and sistas, continue with the struggle, the feedback to the web site, most importantly---continue the natural living. Livity is the key to resurrecting this death society.
Salamu Ndugu na dada
(Peace Brothers and Sisters)
Alkili Nkrumah