Today marks exactly three weeks from the day that I decided to dread. I have never had dreads, and therefore have many questions. I hear this is the place to get the answers.
As with many people that I have seen on here, I have decided to start these dreads due to spiritual reasons. Three weeks ago, I had my first truly personal spiritual experience. I entered the Temple of Juno at Burning Man -if you are familiar with the temple at burning man, then you know the significance, and power, of the temple; if not, I highly suggest you look into it- as I walked around the courtyard of the temple, I read the powerful words written by others. I read heartfelt goodbyes to deceased loved ones; letters of forgiveness, and damnation, for broken relationships; and stories of personal struggle and overcoming. Last year, I wrote many goodbyes to passed friends and family. This year I was lucky and had no goodbyes to write. I did, however, feel that I had been carrying a lot of negativity, and resentment with me. I sat in the dirt next to a box full of small blocks of wood covered in writing that was to be burned. I had a blank block of wood in my hand and began to write. "Today all is forgiven. Today I start over new. Today I will let the the wind and the dust carry away all negativity that I carry with me. I am loving awareness." Still seated, I tossed the block into the bin with all of the others. As soon as the block landed, my girlfriend wrapped herself around me and a huge wind arose, bringing with it a massive whirlwind of dust that engulfed the temple before disappearing into the sky just beyond us.I knew at that moment, I had manifested the tornado of dust to carry everything away. The spiritual energy continued to build through the rest of the day. The next morning, I knew that I was changed. I decided then that I would begin to start the locks as a timeline of my spiritual progress through life. And so it began.
That day proved to be one of the most powerful days of my life. I am beyond excited for the journey ahead.
It has been a blessing to read some of the other stories on here, and to know that there are many others who tie such a powerful connection to their locks.
Blessings
Boston
updated by @boston-blanchard: 01/13/15 09:36:04PM
