still American

Phoenix- I haven't worn makeup since I was diagnosed with Roscea, then I realized I didn't need it lol. I'm not Muslim myself, but I have friends who are, and my husband works with several Muslims at the hospital. I personally think many of the clothes today are much too revealing for young ladies to be wearing, and adults. I have two hair coverings that I "choose" to wear when I'm out and about. I don't necessarily wear them all the time, but I do wear them. I have found that people at times jump to conclusions. However, I'll share with you a story. We were at the mall when my head covering kept coming off. It is silk and I had trouble making it stay. It was a Muslim woman who started chatting with our son that I finally asked her "How do you make your head piece stay, mine keeps sliding off". She graciously missed her elevator for me to help me learn how to put it on properly, and snuggly so it wouldn't keep falling off. My husband and I were just speaking about why you have been began to see a lot of people converting to Islam. It seems to be when a person moves into a predominately Muslim area that you see this conversion. My husband and I believe that perhaps part of it, is because of how close knit the Muslim community is. I heard a story years ago, and I mean years about probably a good 10-12 years. I was in a church where a Pastor was preaching on helping your brother in need. And he said "Do you know why a lot of Christians are converting to Islam? Here's my thoughts. There was once a woman who was recently divorced with two boys. She worked hard but couldn't earn enough to give her boys what they needed. She used to be an active member of the church but well, she had to work to put food on the table, pay for daycare, and get her boys through school. Did anyone from the church stop? Nope. One day two Muslim women of the community noticed the boys needed shoes, so they brought some over. They began helping this woman get what she needed to survive. In some time the woman and her sons converted to Islam. Why? Because these people were "Doing". They weren't saying "I'll pray for you" or "God will provide", they were providing". That sermon has stuck with me for years even after I left the Christian church because that was pretty much the truth. I had for years heard "Let's pray for you" but no one ever wanted to "do" anything. Trust in your choice that it is right for you and I am sure you'll be very happy, content, and wise. Namaste-Anora

I have been seeing things differently since my conversion. I use to let my 5 year wear makeup made for younger girls now I do not. I am going to start making my own clothes because I do like the ones that are being sold at WalMart. I never really thought about how much of your body they reveal.

That is what people look to do at mylot. Provide support and help to needy one. For money mylot is there. With time mind does tends to deteriorate. After these are made by living cells.

The myLot crowd has been very supportive of my recent spiritual quest. I think this job helps us at least consider someone else s point of view. Most of the time it is just the little old ladies that are like that if you know what I mean. Then it is like dude you are wearing a scarf to, mine is tied different. Sometimes I kind of think it is funny. Not to be mean but your mind starts not to function as well as you get older.

I have a couple of pagan friends. They are open-minded and kind hearted just like you

I am happy with the country that I live in. My social studies teacher had once said that the best part of this country is that it is built to give people a second chance. If you work hard you can bring yourself out of a bad situation and into a good one. There is always a way to start over again and do it better the second time around.

Thank you, that one is my favorite. It is my favorite color.

I was married to a Muslim and lived as one for awhile. I knew several other women that have converted. From what I have seen more women convert to Islam than men. There are sects of the Christan church that are just as strict when it comes down to it.

I think that I have changed for the better. I am more focused now. I feel like I have more energy in the morning since I have been praying.