Sunday, June 5, 2016

Burn Your Weaves



I recently came across an article about a minister informing the members of his church to "leave the weaves behind" when they attend church. I was amazed, impressed, and empowered. You see, I have been repressing feelings about this topic for awhile. I've been wanting to express myself only to shy away, because the conflict it may create just wouldn't be worth it. My plate was full. So, I said when the time comes to release, I'll know. Well, the time has definitely come!


The things I am about to say are my opinionated facts based on my experience. Any research related material I gained information from is still in itself an opinion I gathered from the results of my information. I know there's a plot/propaganda that exists to disengage women with bushy curly hair from their true innate power. It all started with our hair. We weren't beautiful because it didn't flow like our straight haired women, no matter how milky white the skin, or how European the features appeared. We overcame that with the invention of Madame CJ Walker's hair relaxer. However, I don't believe it was her intent for women to continue this path. It was a season to empower us on our road to complete and total freedom--whole body and spirit.


Freedom is a strong word. It has a vast composition of meaning and value. I began to feel the need for total freedom in my teens. I needed a sense of it; being I was free to be me as God created me! The number one propaganda used was through religion. I remember growing up being told my hair should always be plaited and braided down, my hair was too wild when it was free, and that it was unbecoming of a lady. So, of course I never attended church without my hair combed! As the Angels weighed heavier on my heart, I slowly began my transition. That was over 20 years ago. It was not an easy walk. I knew quietly I was giving other women the strength to do the same.


So now, many women are "going natural". That's wonderful! I'm extremely elated about it. However, the weave industry is more stronger today than it was 20 years ago. Every natural hair expo is filled with sponsors and vendors with weave products and toxic chemical based natural hair and skin care products. I don’t think we truly understand what it means to "go natural"!


I meet spiritual women who love God everyday; 80% of these women wear fake hair. When asked why don't you wear your own hair, the answer is usually "I like to change my look". When the truth really is they are not comfortable in their own hair. The weave industry has a new term called protective styling. I've been natural for over 20 years. What do I need to protect my natural hair from?! Oh, maybe it's combing it. I don't know because you still have to comb most weaves. Locks are a great alternative and they are a powerful energy conductor. Good news--you don't have to comb them! Even better, it's your own hair. So, I'm asking a question that needs to be answered. Why are women with not so straight hair afraid of showing off their blessed gift from God, your creator?


In my blessed opinion, they're not! The money markets that have been created on the low self esteem of us....won't let you! These markets will stop at nothing from tearing you down to fatten their pockets just as they've done for the past 600+ years. When will we stop? When every God fearing woman shares her story of allowing God's gift of beauty reign through her for total freedom, as Madame CJ Walker truly wanted.

So, here's’ the methodology: Spiritual God fearing women cut their hair and offer it up as a sacrifice to be closer to God and increase their spiritual awareness. The conductors of these chapels don’t burn the hair, instead they sell it for money to low self esteem spiritually vain women. What used to be very spiritual has become a multi-billion dollar business. How much of this money is actually seen in the communities of the women who buy the hair? $0 And your stylist’ income or 3rd party community vendor does not count. In South America, the women offering up their hair is an even sadder story to repeat involving political propaganda and gang relations. Oh, and it doesn’t stop there….You can believe U.S. customs, and etc are getting their cut!


All women everywhere with hair that is curlier than the average curl, bushier than the thickest bush, nappier as happy nappy can be: EMBRACE GOD’S GIFT OF GLORY AND WEAR YOUR TRUE CROWN!!!! BURN YOUR WEAVES NOW!!! THE TIME HAS COME AND THE TIME IS NOW! GOD MADE YOU BEAUTIFUL  AS THE TREES AND CLOUDS! IT’S TIME TO BE PROUD!!!!


Even more begin to embrace a more natural and holistic way of life as your creator intended for you: Original Queen (place your name here). For I too remember the struggle, as the Angels reminded me of who I was with every life cycle growing stronger and stronger. I am yours and always, Original Queen Jahnel: Empress Jah.