The Blind Hijabi

The Blind Hijabi. A woman in a red hijab holds a cane in her right hand and smiles out of an oval frame. Under the frame are the words "the blind hijabi." Blind is written in Braille.

Living Transformational Change… One Day at a Time!

Making Ourselves Do the Hard Stuff

The question is: when …we start entering a state of malaise, what do we do?

June 5, 2023
Uncertainty: The Only Constant in My Life

I never know quite what’s over the hill or around the next bend! My relationship with uncertainty cannot be helped…

May 29, 2023
How to Be… You?

Some of what I’ll share is what I myself struggle to do in the moment, still work to emulate, and have not perfected in myself. So let’s try together!

May 22, 2023
When Life Throws You Lemons…

This last week threw me a lot of complicated lemons…

May 15, 2023
Bonus Tip: At Age Eight, What Would Be Tip #8?

“I pass on an eighth bonus tip for myself and you…Although it seems very culturally specific, the tip is universally true.”

May 8, 2023
The Halal Brisket Experience

I planned to place an order for brisket with which I was going to make the juiciest pot roast…I was confident that this order would go routinely.

May 1, 2023
Seven Tips for My Seven-Year-Old Self – Part Three

“I hope you’re ready for the last few lessons I have to share…”

April 25, 2023
Seven Tips for My Seven-Year-Old Self – Part Two

“Last week, I introduced this miniseries of blog posts in honor of me and my fellow Aries’ birthday season. I hope you’re all ready to continue this reflective journey with me…”

April 17, 2023
Seven Tips for My Seven-Year-Old Self – Part One

“I have been pondering what I wish I would have known when I first came to my new home …Today I’m sharing with you two of the seven tips I wish I could have given myself on my seventh birthday…”

April 10, 2023
A Muslim Woman and a Jewish Woman Walk into the White House…

Two friends, and their incredible evening.

April 3, 2023

ABOUT ME

Someone called me “the sassy blind lady,” and without my hijab, I’ve been described as having a sassy ponytail! Sometimes you need sass, sometimes strategic patience, always a sense of humor, and more than a sprinkle of grit to live and bring about transformation.

AUTHOR’S NOTE

The views and opinions expressed by me are my own, do not reflect the endorsement or support of any individual or entity, and are expressed solely in my personal capacity.

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