I love performing Mehndi. I have been studying and practicing this ancient art form for over 15 years (wow...has it been that long?!) and I finally feel comfortable enough to take it out on the road and do it publicly.
Up until the past 6 months, I have kept this skill rather private and for the benefit of a few friends. Yesterday, at the Green LB! Festival, I was soundly scolded for keeping this secret and admonished to “put it out there” more often. I was flattered, though at days end, I was really happy to pack up the mud and head home for a soothing shower and a quiet rest.
The process of dealing so closely with so many individual psychic signatures is a challenge and a gift. I am learning how to be very clear about boundaries and I am learning how easily I can be manipulated. Some lessons are harder than others, but I am not hanging on to the hurt, rather I am appreciating the opportunity to sidestep the potential land mines in the future. It's a pretty cool way to learn such interesting things about oneself through the ancient woman's art of body adornment!
