Exploring my bicultural identity as a Canadian of Lebanese descent, I share what it means to be Druze. From the complexities of faith and cultural integration to the recent tragedy in the occupied Golan Heights, this blog post reflects on maintaining integrity, respect, and human rights amidst political and religious tensions. Discover the values that define the Druze community and the importance of standing for peaceful coexistence. Read more on my blog.

Alan Watts, a renowned interpreter of Eastern philosophy, often drew from Hindu mythology to explain profound concepts about life and reality. One of his key insights is the idea of Satcitananda, a Sanskrit term that encompasses the essence of existence: Sat (that which is), Cit (consciousness), and Ananda (bliss)…

In my debut book, I touched on the story of a family pilgrimage to Khalwat Al-Bayada in the summer of 2001, a journey initiated by my father. This pilgrimage, while a physical journey, was deeply rooted in the virtues of my dad’s Druze faith…

As I sit down to write this, the heart-wrenching images of the conflict in Gaza, especially the innocent lives lost, weigh heavily on my mind. My recent book, “You’re Already Dead,” alongside the enduring message to “be like Jim,” finds a challenging, almost conflicting place in the face of such overwhelming tragedy…

Both of my parents left Lebanon in 1976. They were young; my father at the time was only 19. They met here, fell in love, got married, and started a family. But they both were driven to leave Lebanon—my father on his own, and my mother with her parents and siblings—because of the looming threat of the war in Lebanon…