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In our dance journey, and in our life, we´ll face opposition. Inner and outer opposition.

That opposition comes in the shape of personal insecurities, self-sabotage, trauma, a belief system that brings us down - that´s our inner opposition.

That opposition also comes in the shape of naysayers, critics, haters, and folks who are so frustrated with themselves and their life, they simply cannot accept that someone else -...

The Maa´lema´s Confidence

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The Maa´lema´s Confidence

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Om Mohamed was a regular Egyptian woman.

Or so it seemed.

She wore the "hijab", like a good Muslim woman does, so says the crowd; obeyed her husband, accepted the existence of another woman in her conjugal life - her husband´s second wife -; worked at home and outside of her home, the worst of her sins, only forgiven because the family needed the money.

The neighbors spoke highly of her. Her husband´s second wife, a much appreciated help in the...

Born this way (from lamb to lion)

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I was once asked if I "was born this way" by a beautiful student who was participating in one of my workshops in Merano, Italy.

In fact, I was asked that question, in different disguises, on several occasions.

How did I get here - to this point of self-awareness and assurance, a place where I can be my full self, unapologetically, and claim the freedom of not bothering about what others think of me?

Self-Confidence may be a feature most will associate with me and I have, in fact,...

Joana Saahirah´s World Blog

A Collection of Articles, Videos, and Freebies on Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment

I don´t know who needs to read this but...

The Maa´lema´s Confidence

Born this way (from lamb to lion)

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