#zahnasimon quotes

 August 1, 2017: If you try to extract happiness from others for yourself, it won't last. It's like plucking a flower, it will wither and die. You must grow your own happiness from within like a flower that continues to live and thrive from the ground and then your happiness will be everlasting

September 28, 2016: The biggest adversity in living with a disability or a difference from the majority is not in overcoming the disability itself but rather in overcoming the ableism and any "ism"--others derogatory and ignorant perspective of you and your culture.

October 11, 2016: As you achieve what you want to do again and again, make sure that your consideration is about the well-being of others, rather than accomplishment for yourself. In this way, you will always uplift those around you. 

October 14, 2016:  If and once you feel like a rock within...nothing can shake you. Be mindful of your surroundings, Continue to show empathy towards others but stand strong and all the tough times will pass with ease, build character and teach valuable life lessons.

October 21, 2016: Here's an opportunity but it must fit inside this box of our vision... #zahnasimon #tiredoflabels

November 10, 2016:
First they came for the African-American, and I did not speak out
-Because I was not an African-American
Then they came for the Muslims,
And I did not speak out
-Because I was not Muslim
Then they came for the LGBTQIA,
And I did not speak out
-Because I was not a LGBTQIA
Then they came for the Latinos and Hispanics,
And I did not speak out.
-Because I was not a Latino or Hispanic
Then they came for the Asians,
And I did not speak out.
-Because I was not Asian.
Then they came for the Native Americans,
And I did not speak out.
-Because I was not Native American.
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out.
-Because I was not Jewish.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak out for me.


December 12, 2016: Enablement is not only providing opportunity to others with less access but also empowering those to lead and rise above you as well

December 15, 2016: You can't be what other people want you to be...you can only be yourself