samantha_ka

How I did it: I started with a serious analysis of what I was afraid of-- what was I not willing to abandon? In the beginning I was not willing to abandon my fear and I was not willing to abandon my belief that I could trust someone in a way where I genuinely believed that they would be just in their representation of self.  I also was unsure if I could have relationships where a man would not be intimidated by my polyamorous-dedication to life an… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Dreamed about it for years, moved to India, took a taxi into the heart of Hyderabad city with a bunch of girlfriends, walked my butt into an all-women beauty parlour, sat down, told them to do it, had all the girls hold my hands when it happened, then immediately laid down and put in my feet in the air to prevent going unconscious.But it was totally worth it. Every day I look at my nose and know it is grateful to be decorated. Read how I did it…

How I did it: 1) Make the decision.2) Read a lot-- environmental justice, human impacts, animal impacts, industry impacts, international impacts... all of it.3) Reflected on it in relationship to my spiritual beliefs and valuing life in all aspects and the interconnected web of existence.4) Asked friends for good recipes.5) Invited people to participate with me, and accepted it with openness when they didn't.6) Prepared meat for friends and family that… Read how I did it…