It's the end of October and it's also Halloween! Now before you close my blog and do something else, I know halloween is not a South-African tradition, but you must admit, it is becoming more and more part of our culture whether you want to admit it or not. Watching American television has influenced our culture in massive ways. Most people don't really understand halloween because the aspect we focus on in South Africa, is the party and costume culture and not so much the spiritual traditions. Most people know halloween as a season of scary visual material on the television and movie scene and think no more of it.
Traditionally Halloween is a christian religious holiday set aside for fasting, prayer and vigils. According to Wikipedia...
"Halloween or Hallowe'en, also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in several countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. Wikipedia" and History.com says:"Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2019 occurs on Thursday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts."
It is clear that this time of the year the veil between the living and the dead is at it's thinnest, and wether you believe it or not, it is a good practice to check your intentions and vibrational frequencies and set it to love rather than fear...
Why am I saying this? Clearly if we look around us the signs of fear and apathy is all around us. During other times of the year it might be easier to be resilient in the face of negativity, but during halloween and the beginning of the last cycle of Mercury retrograde beginning also on 31 October till 20 November 2019, I feel compelled to share another bloggers (Culturecollective.org) insight into choosing love over fear in dark times to help you understand this amazing phenomenon from a biological perspective and also to connect the dots to our current local drought and global challenges we are facing as a humanity during the last days of 2019.
Trust me this is a very uplifting read and one that will arm you with the knowledge and understanding of why choosing love as your default setting at this time and moving forward is so critical! My motivation to share this enlightening read is then also to challenge you to begin to filter what you share in your own circle of influence. Are you spreading the fear by sharing content on your social media networks that promotes fear, separation and ego entitlement, or are you being the change that is needed to change our world?
I see so many people that become part of the fear machine, mindlessly sharing articles and videos that are based in fear rather than thinking about the vibration behind the content. Remember it takes the same amount of energy to be positive than it takes to be negative... in fact I do personally believe it takes less energy to be positive and love(open) based than fear(closed off) based! So if you are curious now about this perspective and how to become more love based in your biology... then read this blog shared here.
I see so many people that become part of the fear machine, mindlessly sharing articles and videos that are based in fear rather than thinking about the vibration behind the content. Remember it takes the same amount of energy to be positive than it takes to be negative... in fact I do personally believe it takes less energy to be positive and love(open) based than fear(closed off) based! So if you are curious now about this perspective and how to become more love based in your biology... then read this blog shared here.
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In other news, the Demi-permanent haircolour View has arrived in the salon and a few of my clients have experienced the benefits, shine and rich colour it provides. As we go forward, I will introduce all of you to it's magic.
New: coming in November are four new treatments, first a new Circle Chronicle treatment called "Restless circle". This is an "invisible treatment " formulated to be used on your dry hair" before you go to gym or to sleep with because the longer you leave it in to work the stronger your hair becomes. Made with Chia seeds this treatment improves elasticity and it fits in with your lifestyle to improve the condition while you get busy with other activities. A great one to add to your cosmetic bag for the beach this year!
Then the the "OI Hair Butter" is a new edition to the OI range from Davines. This nourishing hair mask can also be used before you shampoo and after you conditioned your hair for an intense nourishing and deep moisturizing effect... just the thing needed for my clients who have dry or coarse hair and find that they need a bit more from the OI range!
Then the Alchemy range have five new colour additions in the funky pastel range. Colours can be mixed or used in various combinations for unique pastel effects on blonde hair. Colours are marine blue, teal, lavender, choral and pink. Let the FUN begin!
Lastly the Olaplex of Davines is also arriving in the salon. "ON-PROTECT" will change your opinion about the "plex" formulations forever! No longer unaffordable and results that could leave your hair feeling hard and grassy because of the protein overload! On-protect leaves your hair silky soft and uber strong and shiny. I cannot wait to share this all with you and hope it will be in the salon by the 2nd week of November....
2019 was truly a remarkable year in the hair product department of Davines!
Lastly, please make sure that you have made your appointment for the crazy season, and remember that includes January 2020! The back to school/work season is crazy and to plan ahead for it ensures a smooth and stress free transition into the new year!
Until I see you soon, happy Halloween and stay blessed and for heaven's sake stop spreading the fears! Be the love! 💜😘
Gideon.
