How old are you?

17 according to years and time (which I’m not a fan of). But in my mind I’m still very young, but old at the same time. I think because I know I have so much to learn, but I know I have some wisdom of my past lives thats been collected.

Any Good Buddhist books?

An Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kang Gyatso. Thats Buddhism in a nutshell, and relates the theories to the modern world, so it really makes sense to anyone :) (Not saying you couldn’t handle the complex stuff, haha). 

How do you dread your hair?

Well here is the method I use :) I find it works best for straight hair; 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSzkXXvNqL0&feature=related

Here is the crochet method, which really doesn’t work well for me, but anyways it might for you;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr4wqlfvruI&feature=related

And I find this guy really cute, and it’s a pretty good tutorial :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZhgaIePZc&feature=related

Cool films?

Rocky, Pulp Fiction, Dirty Dancing, Taking Woodstock, Rebel Without a Cause, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Little Miss Sunshine, Across the Universe, Fear and Loathing in L.V, The Brave Little Toaster, Into the Wild, Dazed and Confused, the Heathers, Almost Famous, Somethings Gotta Give, Alice in Wonderland, The Virgin Suicides, Hair, Into the Wild, Milk, Little Miss Sunshine, Our Idiot Brother, The Wall :)

 How do you meditate, and what is it like?

Well I usually meditate at night, when I wont be interrupted. And i sit down, usually on the floor, with a candle going, and I focus on my breathing, and clear my mind. Once I feel I have control of my breath I recite a buddhist mantra “Om mani padme hum” then I sit, and I just exist. It’s a different experience every time for me, sometimes I feel my mind seperating from my body. Sometimes I feel a strong connection with the body and mind. And sometimes I feel like I’m getting pulled to the earth, like something is calling me. But the only thing that stays consistant is that afterwards I’m all happy-go-lucky, and I dont have a single negative thought. It’s hard to explain I think, but thats what meditation is like for me. Sometimes I’ll concentrate really hard on a problem, for a really long time, then I get a sense of a guidance, and how to fix things. 

What is the best way to meditate?

The best way is to just sit down, with no interruptions, and just clear your mind. When you get a thought, try to focus on your breathing. Do this until you have control of your breath and are calm. Otherwise continue doing this. The most important thing is patience. Then clear your mind, and usually wonderful things happen. You’ll feel connections, and vibrations, if not, you should just be in a state of ultimate relaxation. The reason meditation doesnt work for some people is because they over think it. Be patient, and it will come :)

What do you do to your hair? etc

I’m very low maintenance with my hair. I use whatever shampoo is in my shower, and I wash my hair every day. Sometimes I’ll use morrocan oil. I cut it myself. Usually an inch off every 2 months or so. And it’s not dyed. Unless I do like a temporary pink or something, haha. 

What is the meaning behind your url?

I named it Woodstock reborn, because it’s my personal blog, and the title represents me, haha. So first of all, I have a huge obsession with Woodstock, and all the bands that played there are my favorites, or have a similar tune to my favorite artists. I agree with the ideals associated with the 60’s. And also I’m Buddhist, so I believe in rebirth, and I believe that in a past life I grew up in that time, and that was the era that suited me best. So therefore, “Woodstock” because it’s my idea of paradise, and the best generation for music in my opinion. And “Reborn” because I feel like I belonged in that time, and in a past life, I experienced it, and I was reborn with the same love for peace and freedom and the tunes of that generation. 

What do you want to do with your life?

 I want to own a commune, and expand it and hopefully someone will continue it and it can like influence the world. I want to own a really lovely vintage/hippie store called woodstock reborn, where I choose all the clothes, and I’ll display high school students art to give them some “publicity, and I’ll choose all the tunes in my shop, and it’ll just be a really good scene. And outside there will be a parked van where I’ll sell vegetarian sandwiches and smoothies for fair prices, or people can trade stuff, like clothes for the store for food. And I want to do free therapy for people. All this can be in my commune. I’d like to do work with WWF, and be like a speaker for them, or some animal charity. I’d like to be an artist of sorts. And I want to grow my own food, and maybe have a stand at a market as well. I want to be a independent fashion designer. And remake clothes from the 60’s. And I want to become a tie-dye pro, and make really soft 60’s pants with beautiful tie-dye designs. And most importantly, I want to go to China, Denmark and Nepal and reenforce the laws against animal cruelty. Because they don’t really have people who do that. I want to shut down factory farms and fur farms. And also make as many peoples lives better. Like invite people to my commune as a sort of rehabilitation thing, and have deep chats, and sort of give them that free therapy, and help them get started on a happy life. And I want to teach meditation to people, and the benefits. And I want to travel and go on long camping trips. Like just me and my kayak for a few months tenting and all that fun stuff. Yea, the list goes on and on. :)

What would you say to someone who’s really insecure about their looks/thinks they’re fat?