Most of you know that I grew up surrounded by men who wore beards and always viewed it as as something natural, representative of masculine qualities as well as a symbol of strength. I have kept a Brethren beard for the better part of the last 6 years. The longest I ever kept one was for about 4 or 5 months. I would always end up shaving it off or just keep a gotee because I would mess up my trim job or become dissatisfied with how it was looking. Having a beard is also a part of my identity, being raised in the Church of the Brethren, it not only symbolized my masculinity it also marked my spiritual heritage.
I found an interesting and fun site called All About Beards and I'm inspired to do something that I have always said I wanted to do but never did. I recently just buzzed my head down to about an eigth of an inch and shaved my gotee off since it looked funny to have more hair on my chin than my head.
So I am getting rid of my razor blades and having Brenda hide my beard trimmer for six weeks (or longer if I want). In that time, I will grow a full beard moustache and all (which I have never done) just in time for winter and unless I really like it, I will form it back to my "Brethren Beard" or as the site calls it a chin curtain or a Donegal.
I have just been reading of lately on how today's culture wants the man to be talk, dark, handsome, clean-shaven and professional. I believe this is counter to the way God created man, natural, rugged and bearded!
Challenge to all the men reading this blog: Seek to return if only for a time to a more natural look by not shaving for at least six weeks! This could revolutionize the way we approach life for a change! Have fun with it.
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