Born and raised in a small city in Northern Lebanon, I spent most of my life feeling that I didn't belong. There must be something bigger for me out there! I thought. When I turned 26, I came across a book that changed my life. It was about the quest to fulfill your destiny. Follow your heart, and "if you have a dream, the whole universe conspires to make it happen". So, off I went to the states. I lived in San Francisco and its suburbs for 9 years. I worked hard, I built, made amazing friendships, and thought I found the deepest, truest love of all. I felt complete. At that time, I thought I had realized my dream and reached my destination. A year later, it all collapsed and came crashing over my head. I lost it all, ALL, in what felt like the blink of an eye. My heart was shredded into pieces (to say the least). I left everything and came back to my little town, but I didn't come empty-handed. I LEARNED.... I learned that there is no destination, it is all about the journey and what you make out of it. I learned not to judge, cause I don't know better. I learned that everybody, whether they're 'labeled' good, bad, or ugly, has something to offer that would make me a better person. I learned to invest my energy where it counts. I met beautiful souls and I looked EVIl in the eye. I lived happiness beyond my wildest dreams and saw horrors beyond my wildest nightmares. I learned to appreciate the gift of life and to develop deep-seated gratitude. I learned that no matter how big my loss is, to just be grateful for what I have cause I can always lose more. I learned that it's OK to turn my back on something as long as I come back to face it when the time is right. I learned that strength comes from who we are not what we have. I learned that the root of fear is lack of faith. I learned that opening up my heart puts me at greater risk of being hurt, BUT it's better than living with a closed heart. I learned that the most valuable friendship I can have is with my own self. I learned that what goes around, doesn't necessarily come around in due time, but IT'S ALL GOOD AS LONG AS MY CONSCIENCE IS CLEAR!..
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