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We\u2019re gonna meditate, apply herbal facemasks, and focus our chakras,\u201d said Keith Willis as he sent one of his brothers a text of a cute kitten. \u201cHopefully it is a day we will never forget. I certainly want the intimate bonds forged today to carry on throughout the year\u201d Many fraternities are encouraging team bonding through group activities, such as aligning their chakras and compliment circles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHopefully the stars will smile on us and we can release some pent-up stress,\u201d said recent pledge Derek Compton. \u201cOur last group session was incredible. We got most of the guys to open up, and I even shed a couple tears. I\u2019ve really been wanting to tell David how wonderful he is, and how much I enjoy him spotting me as I make those gains.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether the brothers are discussing childhood traumas or engaging in trust-falls, tonight will be a much-needed rain-day. 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