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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً   Hey Sis, What’s Up? How was your week? Mine was cool. I was sitting here thinking about what to write this week, and it hit me—why not share something special and close to my heart? So, here it is: my travel experience this past summer in Toronto! I had an amazing time, and honestly, one of my favorite parts (among many) was the drive. Crazy, right? It was 10 hours long, with stops, of course, but I got to drive one of my dream SUVs: the 2024 Chevy Tahoe. Growing up, I always loved these trucks—the height, the size, the interior, just everything about them. Maybe it’s because I’m tall, but 12-year-old me would be geeked knowing I’d one day be road-tripping to Canada in one. Just thinking about it makes me smile. The trip’s main purpose was to attend an Islamic conference, which was so spiritually refreshing. I loved connecting with sisters from different nationalities and learning from the talks. One of the sessions focused...

  السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً Cheers to the Weekend! What a week it’s been! One highlight has been experimenting with meals in the kitchen. I made some amazing dinners, although one experiment didn’t quite hit the mark—vegan cheese in scrambled eggs. Let’s just say it’s not for me. On a brighter note, I’m feeling much better than I did last week, Alhamdulilah. That being said, my current cheese restriction is testing my patience! I had no idea how much cheese was a staple in my diet until now. While giving up beef hasn’t been too hard, cheese has been a different story. Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup? It’s the ultimate comfort food, especially now that it’s officially soup season. But I’ve committed to staying off cheese for at least one more week—wish me luck! In other news, I whipped up a delicious leek stir-fry with mushrooms and chicken (thighs are the way to go!). The dish, with its sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors, pairs beautif...

  السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً Gratitude in the Midst of Discomfort Gratitude is such a small yet impactful practice. Tuesday morning, I woke up feeling overwhelmingly nauseous, startled awake by a tickle in my throat. At first, I thought maybe a bug had flown into my mouth since I sometimes sleep with it open. But soon, I realized the tickle on my tonsils was a signal. Moments later, I found myself rushing to the bathroom, my body expelling what felt like more than just food—almost like my guts themselves were rebelling. I absolutely hate vomiting—the sensation, the nausea, the smell, the whole ordeal. If I could choose which symptoms to endure, vomiting would not be one of them. I often try to hold it in just to avoid it entirely. But there I was, spending the whole of Tuesday either sleeping, feeling nauseated, or too depleted to move, with zero appetite to speak of. I thought about my recent food choices and how they might have contributed—perhaps too...

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً  Hey sisters, How’s it going this week? In my city, it’s super chilly, and I’ve been finding it so hard to get out of bed in the mornings, all cozy under the covers. Can anyone else relate? This week has been busy for me. There have been some changes at work, and I’ve been juggling all of that. But honestly, one thing that’s been helping me manage the chaos is mindfulness and meditation. Let me tell you, when I first started meditating, it was so hard ! But now? I actually look forward to it. It’s become something I truly enjoy because of the challenges and growth it brings. The biggest reward? It’s made me more present and grateful. My moods are better, and I feel less anxious and irritable overall. For example, this morning, I accidentally locked myself out of my apartment. No spare key, no backup plan—just me in the cold. Sis, you know something like this could ruin your whole day if you let it. But instead of spiraling, I...