As I read some post regarding natural hair versus weaved hair, I can't help to think about the song by soul artist India Arie titled "I am Not My Hair". In the song Ms. Arie explains what I do to my hair is not who I am on the inside, I agree, far too many times we judge people based on their outside appearance versus how they are on the inside. Leading us to make inappropriate judgment calls, I for one have worn my hair natural, relaxed, weaved, braids and so, how I wear my hair weighs on what I believe looks good on me, not on what the public believes how I should look. People should look at each others personalities not how their hair looks, I have found rudeness in both people that wear natural and weaved hair. I have also found low self-worth in both hair types, it's not the hair that makes the person genuine or more self-aware it's the connection within themselves and their awareness and understanding of the world around them. Black women throughout time ...
What are the elements of love, what is so different in today's society where marriages and relationships seem to fall before they are securely structured? Back in February the longest living couple whom have been married for over 84 years were giving relationship advice for others seeking to save or rekindle their relationship. One comment from them that stuck the most to me is when they stated "communication is key" and there are no magical or quick fixes in marriage". Sometimes I feel by us living in such a quick and instant society we tend to look for a quick fix and if that fix or change doesn't come quick enough then hey the relationship is over. Now granted they are some relationship situations that are straight to the point deal-breakers, but there are some that can be worked-out if the love is really strong. You sometimes have to think what has that couple gone through after 84 years of marriage. I think we as people should figure out first what can and ...
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