Storms make trees take deeper roots. -Dolly Parton Just a reminder that when we are faced with hardship, going through it only makes us stronger! This is a reminder to myself and to anyone facing challenges and difficulties in their lives. I hope this gives you strength! 🙂
Wednesday Wisdom – It takes nothing to join the crowd…
It takes nothing to join the crowd. It takes everything to stand alone. -Hans F. Hansen I remembered a conversation I recently had about my hijab. I was talking to someone about how difficult it has been finding a job lately and they asked me if I thought it was because I wore a hijab. I told her that I would not have thought that a few years ago, but right now I do feel like that sometimes (due to all the Islamophobia). She then asked me if I would consider taking it off for job purposes. I responded by saying I would not because I don’t really know who I am without it. The hijab defines me and I have been wearing it most of my adult life. I don’t feel that I need to take it off to get something. I know I am not alone in wearing one, but…