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How To Make Dreadlocks

Marilisa560 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:14:16 -0600

Dreadlocks are a hairstyle developed and worn in the warmer Caribbean climates, generally in Jamaica. Followers of Ras Tafari, or Rastafarians, generally wear dread locks. Bob Marley, the late lamented reggae singer and songwriter sported dreadlocks. And while it may be easier to create dreadlocks on African Americans who have the desired hair texture, curlyness and thickness, dreadlocks can be created on most any type of hair. Of course, you can pay to have your hair styled into dreadlocks, but that would go against the purpose, concept and tradition of Ras Tafari, whose message was simplicity and self-expression.

Here is a list of steps to follow to create dreadlocks in your hair. You must be aware that dreadlocks do require some time to create, and that once in, you will need to leave them in for awhile. Also, if you do a very thorough job, you may not be able to get all the dreadlocks ouyt without cutting them out.

How To Meditate for Beginners

sunnyray — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:54:32 -0500

You have decided it was right about the time to improve your life and start learning meditation. You have probably heard about the numerous benefits of meditation and, indeed, meditation can open up new and exciting worlds to you. But what is more important, it can enable exploring the depths and richness of Divine love and help you form a new focus of your personality.

Here are some tips for beginners in meditation.

How To Energize and Open Your Chakras

BrianB — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:39:28 -0500

Quantum Physics is showing us that everything is made from the same energy. The energy vibrates in different wavelengths to give us all the things we see and experience in our universe. We, too, are made from this energy and have 'energy bodies' in addition to our physical bodies. Within our energy bodies are the seven chakras or energy centers that regulate certain of our physical organs and areas of our lives. If you have health problems or difficulties in your life, the source is often negative energy that has been lodged in your energy fields as the result of some past trauma or exposure to negativity from your environment.

Here are some techniques to help you release that negative energy quickly.

How To Create Your Own Religion

ronkhare — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:35:05 -0500

A personal, intimate relationship with God is the aim of every religion. However, every individual person believes in and practices different things, even if they believe they belong to the same religion. Such is the inescapable fact of life: No two people read the same book, and no two people belong to the exact same religion.

Sometimes, however, a person might feel the need to distance themselves from the norm and embrace a truly unique relationship with and view of God or the Gods. Or, perhaps you wish to use your religion not as a basis of relationship, but rather of self-development. In that case, it seems to be an even better idea to make your own... after all, you're the only one who knows exactly where you are.

How To Learn about Wicca

Sheryl209 — Sat, 06 May 2006 14:52:00 -0500

With the advent of an apparent schism in modern society between the fundamentalists and the secularists, many people are drawn to nontraditional, non-organized religious systems in search of a connection to spirituality and the creative source of life they believe exists. Some may be deterred by formal church services with pulpit-pounding guilt trips ("you must behave as I do"), doctrinal exhortations ("you must believe as I do"), and even political orders ("you must vote as I do"). Others may simply wish for a system that allows them to worship in their own time and in their own way.

How To Understand Reiki

Vanessa264 — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:19:00 -0600

Reiki is an alternative form of healing based on the premise that life force flows through all people and can be channeled by one person into another. This life force or energy is spiritual in origin. It is channeled via the laying on of hands, although the hands do not necessarily need to touch the physical body to do so. Here are a few tips to help you better understand Reiki:

Reiki can be used to treat imbalances on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. When any one of these areas is out of balance, the other areas are also affected. Thus a physical affliction is believed to be a manifestation of an energetic imbalance rather than a symptom to be eradicated. Reiki works by removing blockages to the flow of life force both within the physical body and the energy fields that immediately surround it. When one's life force is in balance, a person can sustain wellness on all levels.

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How To Understand the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism

Malcolm161 — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:11:00 -0500

When first encountering Unitarian Universalism, people often ask the question "What do Unitarian Universalists believe?" The answer that Unitarian Universalists (or UUs as many prefer) are not united under a specific creed or statement of faith often seems mystifying. Why, people ask, if you do not have some sort of doctrine or creed, do you even exist? What is the point of gathering together if you are not uniting to affirm a uniform set of beliefs?

The answer is really a simple one. Unitarian Universalists are a people united in covenant rather than by common doctrine. While UUs may espouse a wide range of theological and ideological understandings, the faith does provide a foundation of how we are to interact with one another and the wider community.

How To Enjoy Life's Adventure

aesta — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:55:12 -0600

Life is a fantastic voyage: adventure, excitement, love, learning, travel, surprise. WOW! This trip has everything. Everything! Hey...and we know the destination... right! So we don't want the fastest means of travel...we want a long slow trip with time to savor, rest a bit, take time in the good places and move on quickly when another stop disappoints a bit. So this is all about the trip. Of course, some in your office call life a struggle! They live by the famous bumper stickers, "Life is hard and then you die". "The best thing about each day is that it ends". It's up to you: Misery or adventure? What will your voyage be?

How To Destroy Most of Your Problems

ronkhare — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:58:04 -0500

Problems: The disliked and often-used spice in the spice rack of life. Before I can show you how to eliminate most, if not all of the problems in your life, I first have to define what I mean by “problem.”

A problem is something that causes you distress, or regular stress. It is usually associated with choices to situations and puzzles that naturally crop up in life. To explain the difference, here is an example: Your boss hands you a problem that needs to be figured out, and you're playing Free Cell. Both your work problem and the card game are situations that need resolution. Both may require the same amount of effort. However, one you solve and it causes you stress, the other you solve for fun.

How To Write a Book of Shadows

angeleyez320 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:26:35 -0500

Witchcraft is a religion built and founded in secrecy. In the centuries before us, a witch's knowledge was committed to memory for fear of being found out and persecuted. Not until the modern era has a witch been able to practice freely and pass her knowledge and love onto others.

A Book of Shadows is a handmade book. It is filled with spells, divinations and other related materials for the practicing Wiccan. Now since Wicca varies so greatly, so does the making of a Book of Shadows. Here are some things to keep in mind when putting together your personal tome.