April 17th, 2026

Making Peace with Your Hair

“Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair.”

Edith Wharton (American Writer and Designer; January 24th, 1862 to August 11th, 1937)

“Hair is a living, powerful, mercurial, metaphysical energy force to be respected, reckoned with, and reconciled to, but it cannot be controlled any more than atomic fusion.”

“Hair humbles us, and we need to make peace with it.”

“Growing up, I was obliged to have a short cut as I was told it was easier to keep up, etc. I hated my short hair. I understand better now as I embrace my cultural roots. Hair is sacred and a reflection of the sweet grass on Mother earth. My hair is a gift and I enjoy playing with it, untangling it and wrestling with it in the wind. I feel blessed to have fine dark hair which is an expression of my authentic self. With wedding #3 approaching, I believe wedding braids might be in order soon.”

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 120 to 123 of 501.

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