Lebanon—a society with incredible religious diversity despite its small population—knows well the trauma of violent sectarianism & religious supremacy, so it affirms pluralism. Meanwhile some Muslims in London, one of the world’s most pluralistic & cosmopolitan cities, reject it.
Today marks 9 months since I left Lebanon and saw my family and loved ones last. While simultaneously acknowledging the privilege I have to be where I am today, I am feeling the intense sadness of missing and being away from my family - a lot of emotions I am trying to navigate.
"We often think Productivity means to work. It doesn't.
Productivity means to make intentional choices towards a goal.
The choice could be to pause. The goal could be to replenish.
Productivity could mean to rest."
Lebanon was plunged into a total blackout Saturday after two main power stations went offline because they ran out of fuel, the state electricity corporation said
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