Going Gray, Going Green

I made a decision about a year ago that I was not going to dye my hair, or weave it, and embrace the natural process of going gray. Quite frankly, I just have never been really good at even keeping a regular hair appointment - I'd rather be doing something else - and there is always a handy pair of scissors in the bathroom! To sit in the parlor chair for hours facing yourself in the mirror - well it is a bit torturous. My decision was supported by the relief that I no longer was going to endure that ritual, however, the truth is I wanted to experience the process that time will bring.

Today during my morning meditation it came to me that this decision, has another dimension to it - 'going green' - a hot topic. Although I have not found anything to totally support my theory - the chemicals that are produced and used to dye or alter hair, common sense would say that it can not possibly be good for the environment let alone humans - even with FDA approval!

So if you were thinking of 'going green' why not go gray! Or for that matter, even if you aren't gray - go natural...

Last year Europe banned 22 chemical hair dye products - for their potential cancer cauisng effects. As a result Canada is reviewing the 22 chemicals as well.

If your considering going gray - perhaps this could be a tipping point for you.
- Lori Brookes

Restoring Balance

Saturday I viewed a film by Deepa Mehta - 'Fire' she has two other films in this trilogy, '1947 Earth' which I have not seen. There has been much controversy around her films in India, as she speaks out for women through them. Last year I saw her film 'Water', a film that is one of the best films I had seen that year, it was beautiful and tragic (not sure if that is the right word) at the same time. A must see.......if we think that as women, we have achieved the 'natural' balance that once existed in our world - this movie is another look into how we have not and where we still need to progress. I don't want to send a message that this is about being pissed off at "men", it's NOT, but rather a message for us as a collective group to think about what we can do to raise our consciousness, collective and personal to restore that balance.........

This movie was in San Diego last year, and was selected by the Oscars Academy among the final five nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar Award. It was not seen in the mainstream as it has English subtitles, however, it was very easy to follow as there is a lot that is unspoken. A moving and poignant film. Now on DVD.
- Lori Brookes
http://water.mahiram.com/