Why You Shouldn't Tie Spirituality Into Locs

[@angie101972]

Another video I agree with! So many phony spiritual ppl on KZbin who think because they freeform they need to be a certain way. Biting sage and dressing a stereotypical way that fits freeform. Be true to yourself!

[@JohnnyTheDred]

💯💯💯💯

[@guerrillapi]

So true just be you!

[@pianistNorganist]

Very well said!

[@jahsonking9862]

Wearing lox ain't fad or a style thing it's separation from society. People make it into a style thing that why you see so much start off with lox and cut because wearing lox ain't for no weak heart it's a separation from babylon to Walk with out fear not to be shame of who you is as a black man not shame of self is. Spiritual thing yes many are call but. Only a few choosen meaning lox ain't no joke that why the weak hearts cut they don't know self still care how people few them

[@broderickbrown6028]

Peace brethren 🙏🏾 Truly I started because I wanted something different and wanted them because they look cool . As I journey, I begin to love them even more because they just fit me . My roots are bushy and been staying away from retwist for healthier hair , but also ... not being superficial and starting to really hate retwist even more . My ex told my daughter, “ Your dad look like he gave up on life 😂😂😂 The perception of people brother.. smh All because their not manicured 😂 Anyway , I’m almost 18 months in and seriously thinking at year 2 , to just stop retwist all together and let them go 🙏🏾

[@AllisOneOneisAll]

Fuck babylon!! Burn!!! babylon!!!! Burn!!!!yes only the most elite will survive this journey and locs is just the fuckin blueprint to everything else you gon go through. Burn babylon!!!!

[@PrimetimeCalisthenics]

Facts!!!!!!!!!

[@dharuesmith661]

Big yu up on everything Yu said a lot don’t know

[@pianistNorganist]

Well said. I always like to quote Damian Marley who said, " I grew my hair, my hair doesn't grow me" when he was asked why he trimmed off some of his hair that was touching the floor at one point (djvlad interview). Both of you are correct!

[@nrrbull]

But he had to snip a few inches because they hit the ground 😂😂😂

[@nrrbull]

Context

[@pianistNorganist]

@@nrrbull To put it in full perspective: In Rastafari livity it is forbidden, or more so taboo, for a Rasta like Damian Marley to cut his hair. See Leviticus 19:27

[@nrrbull]

@@pianistNorganist that's why he didnt cut it

[@pianistNorganist]

@@nrrbull I'm not really sure where this is going. In the Interview with djvlad Damian Marley said it from his own mouth that he cut some of his hair and that was his reasoning. There is no "he didn't cut it"

[@StromLxrd6]

word up, have to weigh your options and do what's best for you. like that india arie song go "i am not my hair, i am not my skin, i am the voice that speaks within" some like that love that song tho and its relatable to what your saying

[@AlexisShaniceYT]

I could not agree more. I've wanted locs for a decade until I finally did them myself last December. I wanted locs honestly because of the aesthetic and they fit my lifestyle. Period. I've had it all from relax, texlax, braids/twists, wigs/weaves, bald, loose natural and now my locs (well, technically they're still twists). Don't get me wrong, my hair is definitely a part of my journey, but it's like an add-on/bonus. I'd be just as "spiritual" with/out my locs. And if I wake up tomorrow and decide to comb them out or cut them off, I will.

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Exactly it's that simple

[@mrtubestreak]

I started out growing my hair really long as a kid and I saw that when I got into the tail end of my teens that I had begun to allow outside influences (coaches, teachers, and my peers) to persuade me things that came naturally to me. Growing your hair long whether it be free-forming or just a big afro isn't easy. Don't count the days just count the moments of self-realization.

[@444bakari9]

Well said brotha I grew mine out cus I hated hair cuts and I just like how our hair grows when I started my spiritual journey it was more about my inner self but if I was into hair cuts I'd get em and still be the same way

[@fatimabello1208]

Wow, I actually needed to hear this. Sadly I’ve been contemplating cutting my locs off for a while, and one of the reasons I haven’t already is because I felt I’d be disconnected with my spiritual journey. But I just have to remember that I’m the one going on the journey not my hair. I probably won’t cut them off anytime soon tho but I’ll learn not to attach the two. Thanks for the video !

[@ibbydread6092]

That’s deep man and not what I expect extend you to say. For me my hair talks to me and tells me things.and dreadlocks kind of telling a story about your life your journey . I cut my dreadlocks and throughout I was Rasta people who know me don’t think that I stopped being Rasta now .

[@aaliyahx6708]

I think of it this way. It's not like you came out of the womb with locs. You are one, just as you are, whether you have locs or you don't. You don't need locs to be spiritual. I am very well clairvoyant and clairsentient, but they aren't because of locs. As a matter of fact, I don't even have locs yet; I want to get them for my birthday. I didn't understand the origin, so a family member told me before I get these locs look at what's behind that and where it came from, and so I did, and I'm still learning. I still want to get the locs. It represents our people, it represents being a warrior, it represents the power we hold...but if I cut them off one day after possibly getting tired of it, or whatever the case, it won't do anything to me or my spiritual journey. We are ALL already spiritual ourselves. We just all have different times and ways of tapping into that. If we needed these things to do so, we would have came here with them, so think about that. We didn't come to this earth with locs. So getting rid of them won't make me any less of a person. I am one, just as I am. Those are just a privilege and bonus.

[@n2deep4unme35]

Like what if you fall ill and lose your hair..so most likely you will lose yourself.I don't agree to give our hair so much power.Spirituality is from within. My brother I agree ,good job.peace and power💫

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Absolutely, and I appreciate you watching.

[@reiserkeiser]

I think the biggest reason not to tie spirituality into locs is the fact that most men will experience Male Pattern Baldness someday and that will fall out. It's just hair.

[@nrrbull]

I think even though you said they dont have a spiritual significance to you, it still is spiritual, because it's coming from within your spirit...The invisible made visible. Darkness into light...

[@nrrbull]

@Hebrew Nazarite Peace. Shalom. Selam Alychem.

[@nrrbull]

@Nel G I was simply saying the thought itself to grow the locks came from within the spirit, and the physical locks are the manifestation of that thought

[@bobbynoodlez1449]

@@nrrbull very true because it allows you to see how others view u interms of whether or not they are plugged into this matrix/make believe society so your 100 percent correct. However it does come from within so both of you are right. ❤

[@dharuesmith661]

Rasta from states peace n Raspect…

[@leoneforte444]

True true, I tell people all the time you don’t need locs or long hair to be Rasta or spiritual it’s what’s in the inside that makes you Who you are, these body’s are just vehicles transporting the soul you know, I know I keep leaving mad comments on all your vids my bad bro lol , you just always speakin true words that I agree with

[@JohnnyTheDred]

It's all good lol. You're not only watching but more importantly listening, I can't do nothin but appreciate that💯

[@leoneforte444]

@@JohnnyTheDred I’m always down to intake knowledge, knowledge is the key you know keep on keepin bro enjoy the day man 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@bonniesalima5867]

Brother please encourage People any one can have hair like this because its the most liberating methode and cheap all you need is keep it clean.

[@ChristandLocs]

What’s up! I had to stop by the channel since it’s been a while ☺️. This topic needed to be discussed. Hair is fleeting. There are a lot loc newbies that needed to hear this. Great video!

[@bobbynoodlez1449]

All I know is your locs are 🔥 and you inspire me period! Love and peace brother

[@househead67]

it's imperative to pray for guidance if you feel compelled to grow freeform dreadlocks...that's definitely been the case for me.

[@househead67]

@Hebrew Nazarite the true intentions are always revealed eventually...like that jam said, "ain't no future in ya frontin'."

[@EshuxTwo]

I started my wicks after I was already on my spiritual path and honestly I know my hair does a lot for me but if I ever decided to cut them I know it will not hinder my spiritual journey but I do understand both sides!! New subscriber tho bra!!

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Word. And appreciate the sub 💯

[@EshuxTwo]

Johnny TheDred 💯🎯

[@damonte985]

Great video and you made great points also I enjoyed this.

[@shadonnayoung905]

Amen! Well said.

[@IAMEYI]

I BEG TO DIFFER BROTHER...I HAVE FREE FORM LOCS ALSO BUT I HAD TO INCORPORATE SPIRITUALLY WITHIN MY OWN LOCS THEY ARE BREATHING AND LIVING LIKE PLANTS ..IN FACT I TREAT AND TAKE CARE OF MY LOCS LIKE YOU WOULD DO WITH PLANTS...PLANTS NEED PRUNING, WATER, NATURAL FOODS..ETC MY ADVICE TREAT YOUR LOCS LIKE YOUR GROWING A PLANT. LET NATURE TAKE ITS COURSE... LEAVES AND FRUIT FALL OFF THE TREE ONLY TO MAKE WAY FOR NEW GROWTH... I HEAR YOU BROTHER BUUUUUUUUUT FOR SOME IT'S A DIFFERENT WALK OF LIFE... I APPRECIATE ALL OF YALL IN THIS MOMENT IN TIME BE SAFE OUT THERE EVERYBODY 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@zymanim1296]

many who don't have culture state lots not spiritual when in fact it is in any ancient culture as our antennas that keep us connected with nature an the cosmos.as our ancestors known the science behind they locs as like ah tree root once they grow never cut as ah tree roots then it will cause the tree it self to stunt its growth an loose memory just like hair when you cut it.our hair holds memory an information as scientist know it today an can tell mysterious tings about ah person thru they hair.in any spirit practice all it takes is ah person hair to do sum spiritual works as any other element of life.thats the main reason slave owners wanted africans to cut they hairs so they loose they strength spiritual powers an gifts as samsun of the ancient scripts an Iset of ancient kemet.

[@guerrillapi]

Freaking Johnny TheDred always hits it. My boy is right. I started at first with the spiritual walk but I soon realized I was just growning my hair. Free-form was so important to me on the rebellion against my past. But I found hope and realized grow your hair and except what life I've lived and make amends. Freaking Johnny TheDred dropping jems all day!

[@JohnnyTheDred]

That's real talk, what you said. And thanks for coming through watching 💯

[@DirtyFastingLife]

Locks are not a fad or just a spiritual thing it’s different for other people for some it’s “their identity”... my locks are are natural self... I didn’t go “natural”... I am natural we just have to be our natural self... is that “spiritual” maybe ... maybe it’s a spiritual journey for some... or they need to rebel.. but your locks should be your hair it’s your crown. I think people who are struggling with freeforming just don’t be a freeformer.. lol it shouldn’t be a struggle. Or have to hide behind a spiritualist thought process.

[@vuks-fj7fl]

I think the word freeform speaks for itself almost. FREEform as in u most not attach it to any ideology. If u allow your hair to be free then that is the most spiritual thing u can do with it rather than doing it because you believe it will make u more spiritual.

[@ondradeese4017]

Great video! I agree, people should be careful putting their hair before their belief. We're suppose to be led by the spirit that created the world and nature, not our hair. As you said, hair style is a decision we decide to make as a part of what we are tying to express.

[@BCC.]

I BELIEVE THAT CAUSE I'M FINDING IT DIFFICULT RIGHT NOW TO CUT OFF THE STAGNANT ENERGY AS I FEEL ITS SPIRITUAL.

[@SupremeMind1]

Good video bro. Always like the longer videos of you reasoning on topics. Peace

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Preciate it. I'll keep that in mind

[@shadonnayoung905]

Always think positive!

[@erikboggs391]

It takes commitment.its a fire burning inside you,its you completely.i couldnt see myself another way.they are like my arms or legs and i cannot lose them.

[@JohnnyTheDred]

I feel that!

[@erikboggs391]

Thanks brother,your locks are amazing.

[@mingflemming5396]

Well said....bless

[@DB101415]

Well said! 👍🏾❤️

[@audiblewilcox9085]

Exactly!!! Exactly right!!! I am living a spiritual life, and yes hair is connected to a spiritual way like there is actual science to having long hair making you more connected to the ether and "spirit" and giving you more intuition of your environment, look it up, amazing info. Most of the most powerful beings did have long hair like Jesus, but I am not tieing it in with my spiritual growth. For me having long her is healthy, locks look s soooo fucking cool... It makes me look so fuckiing cool and I love how it looks on others...look at all that hair.. I fucking love it!!

[@rexboy7353]

Like bob Marley say don’t care what the world says natty dread cause I and I couldnt never go astray

[@Bossterror504Godfather]

Christ had locks it’s very spiritual to me mean something special in it. Samson lost his strength when he got his hair shaved so it mean something

[@CosmicGrind41jXq]

Do you sunbathe your hair?

[@JohnnyTheDred]

I sit outside to get some sun so I suppose. Not specifically for my hair tho

[@beautifulwolf3605]

Can I ask what is the initial reason u decided to start your freeform journey & did your reasoning change as time went on?

[@JohnnyTheDred]

My initial reasoning was as simple as ben just always feeling a pull to get dreadlocks like these, they just resonated much more. And in the 7 or 8 years nothing has changed. Any other questions, feel free to ask.

[@DanYah85]

May I ask.. Would you consider yourself a "spiritual" man? I'm just curious sir.

[@JohnnyTheDred]

In some aspects, yes.

[@iler859]

Hair can just be fun aswell

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Absolutely.

[@christinathermidor5018]

Wish you was in cali😘 still looking GOOD

[@psilo6594]

I just started like 2 weeks ago and I wear a bonnet in the shower unless its my wash day. Should I just ditch the bonnet and let it get wet in the shower?

[@JohnnyTheDred]

I mean nah, If wearing that in the shower is yo thing.

[@psilo6594]

@@JohnnyTheDred i did it cause i had maintained sponge dreads. Then combed them out so idk if im suppose to keep them dry like maintained locs or if getting them wet every day is ok.

[@JohnnyTheDred]

@@psilo6594 It won't matter either way, you good.

[@remmydontig3432]

Why is your hair discolored at the end

[@JohnnyTheDred]

I'm guessing because it doesn't get the blood flow as the hair closer to the scalp. Some say it's the sun exposure

[@remmydontig3432]

Johnny TheDred oh ok

[@diamondstar4111]

Johnny TheDred it’s the sun

[@Manuel-df6on]

I got freeform dreads (white dude)since more then 12 years, and yes it is a journei(spirituell _/etc )liebe grüße aus Österreich

[@rodneysheppard3296]

Yah is a Spirit. Anything concerning Him is a big deal to me... Of all things on our body He knows the number of hairs on our head... Luke 12:7. Samsons STRENGTH (given to him by Yah which makes it spiritual) went from him when his Locs were cut off... Judges 16:19. Take your time family, and Ask yourself, Study and Pray b4 we speak guidance to others... That our Locs are Spiritual is based on Truth, but what we feel, is our opinion.

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Nonsense

[@slicknick645]

I understand what your saying, i think the titlw is a little misleading because all locs no matter the style have they are spiritual. You say the arwnt spiritual to you but they are you just arent aware of the value of your hair. Our hair as melinated people is a connection to the ether the story of sampson is very real and thats just an example of how powerful locs are. i think you should watch jamal rashad video on locs.thw locs are apart of us spiritually there is a real sour hair naturally loca its not a mistake.

[@andrey_sergeevich_a.c]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@riddlebox]

👍

[@nichts_als_die_Wahrheit]

Tell this Zayloc, i dont like him, gotta get this knowledge, gotta get this bla bla bla, energie in your dreads bla bla bla, all bullshit

[@kyariscar]

spirituality isn’t religion

[@hacooliahvision6154]

I’m new free form I don’t explain non too no one never!! My hair why you care? Right, respect video rude boi..

[@Hawkaflocka91]

the dread community can be pretty cringe. It's like bruh its just hair at the end of the day. It holds no power. I say this as a free former.

[@purplegirl8036]

No even just freeform but people want perfection out of the manicured locs. I’m like you don’t have any patience to do the old fashion thing and wait?

[@ReyAdriel444]

Don’t mix religion with spiritual 0:10 I’m skipping right here

[@themadscientistprofessor]

Locs were derived from the vow of the Nazarite, Numbers Chapter 6. Individuals such as yourself have corrupted the way of the Nazarite with the traditions of men, Rastas included.

[@XmarcX92]

It’s just fucking hair for Christ sake! Should my pubs be considered spiritual too and I just let them grow? What about my armpits hair 😂😂

[@JohnnyTheDred]

I don't wanna discuss your armpit and or pube hair sir 🤣 but other than that I agree that's why I made this video LoL

[@tonybenjamin7986]

yes natty word sounds all within comes to much like church all out side yourself

[@gauge1509]

So this is a video about yourself....

[@JohnnyTheDred]

Sure....