Periagoge
Scenario

When religious expression is interpreted by others

I wear hijab by choice but every time someone stares at me with pity I wonder if I'm expressing faith or just proving their point about oppression.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Visible spiritual practices become subject to external interpretation that can undermine the practitioner's own understanding of their choices.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Religion and gender — the contested terrain?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.