1 Timothy 2:9 I also want women to dress modestly, with modesty and self-control, not adorning themselves with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothing. 1 Peter 3:3 Not adorning themselves with outward adornment, such as braiding their hair or wearing gold or putting on... read more

5mo

INFJ

Aquarius

National Day of Mourning (of the USA (which I am not apart of))

Was rereading Braiding Sweetgrass and felt moved by the last paragraph of Chapter 3.

6mo

INFJ

Aquarius

My journal/sketchbook/reading activities this past week:

- Started a dedicated journal for developing financial literacy, rooting out money wounds, discovering my values and how to deal with resources in accordance with those values (how to balance communal wellness with my own wellness) - Doodled with the guidance of some pinterest tutorials -... read more

3mo

ISTJ

Scorpio

Kuta Beach 🏖️

Long time ago, before people discovered other beaches for surfing, this beach was extremely crowded. Even now it’s still busy as surf place, but not as much as it used to be. Locals offer massages, hair braiding, mats, or tents in a rather pushy way and PRICEY! Even as a domestic tourist, I find it... read more

4mo

INTJ

Sagittarius

Braided my hair lol

Ive been braiding my hair so it has more volume whenever I wanna go out, but I may have overdone it this time 😂

10mo

ISTP

Scorpio

Turkmen, Turkish Highlanders(yörük)

“Tradition of Growing Hair and Braiding in Yoruk and Turkmen 1. Symbolic Meanings Freedom and Independence: Yoruks and Turkmens, as a natural result of their nomadic and semi-nomadic lifestyles, saw long hair as a symbol of freedom and devotion to nature. Power and Courage: Especially in men,... read more