We all get bombarded with quotes and positivity messages at the turn of a new year. Where in my eyes, December 31 and January 1 are days just like any other day, one quote I got to read a couple of times within the 24 hours, not intentionally mind you, got me thinking... It read: "Today is the first blank page of a 366-page book. Write a good one". Hmm. Stumbling upon the same quote several times within 24 hours sounded to me like too much of a coincidence.
And so, I started wondering what initiative could I start to make proper use of those simple words. Writing a book could be an option. However, not for this year. It is still on top of the bucket list of things I want to do, just not yet. So how about a page that is NOT going to be another collection of positive thoughts? This Jar, since I found the idea of a jar cute and in a way resembling the jar I use to collect wine bottle corks, will simply be a selection of thoughts, events, and maybe some feelings too that will cross my path during 2020. If you know me a bit, you certainly have heard me say: "I don't like even numbers". I really don't. And 2020 is too much of one. I'm surely not going to spend it ranting every day. I promise to keep it to one idea at a time. Well, mostly that is. Curious to find out more?
UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2020 This year has turned out to be a far more challenging and interesting year for me, on all levels. The only even thing about it was ... the number. In the end, I didn't keep my goal of publishing small writings in the Jar of Thoughts daily. I did my best to keep the "How Can I Help You Campaign" going on my personal FB page and I am currently thinking of ways to connect all those ideas. Stay tuned!
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Talking with a friend about the current situation in Lebanon made me realize that I wanted to do something more concrete for my people.
Yes, I do consider myself a Lebanese, even if I can't hold a Lebanese passport.
And it pains me to see how much suffering there is around us. That's how tossing ideas back and forth got me to this initiative that will be hopefully launched soon.
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With age, not that I'm getting old, just older, I just want some time to relax, away from work, home, and the daily routines.
What better gift could I offer myself than being pampered at Kimantra Spa?
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As my birthday approaches, I think more and more about a new campaign to be launched on my personal Facebook page.
It's like a contribution of some sort, for having the privilege of adding one more year to my experience of the school of life.
Now, what shall this input be?
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Born a rebel, and having a high sensitivity to causes related to the environment and the protection of local heritage, are enough to have me take a stand on what is happening in the Bisri Valley, in Lebanon.
This is a beautiful spot in Lebanon that its government is endangering with its Water supply project of a dam. Submerging this area is a man-made natural catastrophe and needs to be countered.
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I frequently express how music makes me feel. It transports me to another world, a spiritual one, where I am absolutely free. And light.
The concert "Vienna in Beirut" that I attended the previous night was more than delectable nectar. It simply infused me with happy vibes...
And tonight, since friends are coming to have drinks, what music are we going to discuss and listen to?
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It's Friday evening. I just enjoyed a very nice music concert and I'm driving home.
I can't help but notice how beautiful the moon looks and wish I could take some pics of it.
I call up my friend who is into astrophotography and find out he is already up the mountains with some friends to shoot the beauty!
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I used to be addicted to my daily home workout routines. Yes. You are reading correctly. With an "s"...
Working out as soon as I got up, very early every morning, and many times also as soon as I got back home, allowed me to enjoy life to the fullest.
Those days are long gone. And I do acknowledge that it is healthier to incorporate working out into your daily schedule...
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I believe no one likes going to the dentist. Not even dentists like it!
As I rush out of work to make my appointment, I mentally take note of what I will be sharing with you next :)
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This is not a rant. I didn't have a bad day per se.
I am not complaining about it either.
It's just that sometimes things happen and you lose your balance. Just to regain it :)
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It's Monday. And a public holiday.
The sun is shining high in the blue skies and it's warm for a winter day.
What else does one need to get out of home?
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It's Sunday. The weather is wet and rather fresh. I have decided to stay home because my very close friend is visiting to hang out.
As I wait, my cats make themselves noticeable. The ladies evidently want to play. The interesting conversations I'm looking forward to will be started at a later stage with a human counterpart ;)
And as it happens, we catch up, get somewhat emotional and start talking about hypnosis and consciousness levels.
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One of those Saturdays. Where I have many things to do and just decide to chill... and just do what I do without stressing out whether I do all I had planned to do or not 😊
