Loc Journey: Self Reflection

I pray that everyone has been blessed this 2015, and looking towards the new year with increased clarity and tranquility. For those new to this column, this is my direct reflection of my growth within not only my life but loc journey as well. I realize to my readers, I’ve been absent from this space for quite some time. Believe me, I’ve missed coming to you, but this past year handed me and my family some tragedies that needed my undivided attention. Also, at that space and place I found myself, I lacked something to offer because of it.

This October, will be my three year locversary and I’m in awe of the journey this decision has taken me on, which has embodied every aspect of my life including my locs. The changes that occur in a human’s life journey is captured within the energy that is manifested from the “higher power” that governs our spiritual essence. Our flesh takes on this in many ways, my locs present this in its physical appearance, and we as humans need to learn to listen to what our bodies are telling us.

Presently, I’m moving through a healthy lifestyle change that has engulfed me unexpectedly. I was consumed within the space and others pointed the physical out to me. Literally, had no idea that it was happening. Habits changed, mental thought processes were different, the light within allowed me to see things and listen to what my body was saying. Things shifted and my locs absorbed that energy as well, and have taken on their own personality. I’m letting them BE and I’m embracing that.

Through this all I’ve lost considerable weight, view food & drink differently, certain cravings have been abolished, sought out exercise and its many manifestations (I’ve become a yogi, runner and tai chi student), but I see things clearer, embrace change without much hesitation, know to move though life’s journey with purpose, patience, and hold on to knowing that GOD will allow life to unfold as it should. This being my CORE at present has molded my mere purpose and universe within my heart and soul.

Therefore, approaching this 3 year milestone has been just that, significant in every way humanly possible. It has radiated through me from the bottom of my feet to the top of my head. I’m becoming a truer version of myself and what GOD meant me to reflect to the universe. One day and loc at a time!