Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
"Being stuck at home is hard on all of us, I know, but we have to sacrifice a little to gain a lot. This quarantine has given me the opportunity to reflect on some personal stuff and to try and learn new stuff actually! We have this luxury of being connected with the outside world … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #7
"The first week, I was lost. I've been living in Beirut for three years now - I had my own lifestyle, my own routine, my work etc., so being back in Batroun was a sudden transition. I was lost, trying to accept the fact that this is how my life's going to be for a … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #6
"Sunday 22nd of March. I opened my eyes two minutes before my alarm – as always – and turned it off. It’s now a normal day of the routine I’m trying to get used to. Outside, the weather is perfect for a road trip with friends on long empty roads towards the blue beaches of … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #5
"I realized that I feel more comfortable now that I don't get to see specific people every day...and it's a bit clearer who talks to me when he or she is bored, and who talks to me to make sure I'm okay. I decided every day to pray for someone new - a random person … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #4
"Since I broke up like 2 months ago, I was determined to move on and continue with my life, even if I felt like I was sad and wanted to listen to agonizing music all day. I decided that this is not going to affect my days, that I wasn't going to eat my sadness … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #3
Ever since Quarantine began, a lot of people were determined to find different activities to do to make it through their days at home. Does that mean making changes to our usual lifestyle? Or perhaps being able to practice something we love even more often? "I spend my days training, watching series on Netflix, and gaming … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #2
While there has been a lot of feedback on the negative impact this quarantine has had on people all over the world, there happens to be a lot of positive feedback as well. I get that it sounds impossible to stay at home literally all the time, when normally your short day includes driving to … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #1
Hey guys! How's everyone doing amidst the whole COVID-19 crisis? I hope you're all safe and sound, staying at home, and protecting yourselves and others. I've been meaning to write for a good while now, but I lacked even the slightest inspiration. My mind's been blurred for the past couple of weeks, and I have … Continue reading March 21st, 2020 – The first post of Spring
I’m very proud of you for finding the courage to face the world today. For giving yourself another chance. For taking your time. For handling things one challenge at-a-time. For trying to be the best you can be. For getting over your “I’m unhappy” and turning it into “I couldn’t be happier”. For believing in … Continue reading I’m Very Proud of You
"What is happiness?" I replied with a grin, "Happiness is when you make other people smile. Actually, it's when you see them smiling and enjoy it, even if you're not the reason behind it. Happiness is helping someone, directly or indirectly, and seeing that person's mood change to the better after you've helped. Happiness is … Continue reading The Wiseman
Found a New Home 