Permanent Behavior: Henna, Tatts and Setting Intentions

"People really want something that brings meaning into their life," says Sabreena Haque, a well-known henna artist and burgeoning tattoo artist. Henna is an important part of wedding rituals and birthday celebrations. Similar to tattoos, henna plays an important role in times of transition. Sabreena says the practice of receiving henna, which involves sitting still and letting the paste sink into your skin, is an opportunity for people to set intentions. "As the henna fades, that's when the intentions deepen," she says. After the paste has faded away, the memories of the experience and thoughts about how to move forward linger. This week, Sabreena tells us about her family and her craft, and shares what philosophy has seeped into her byway of doing body art for the community. Read the transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices