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…

The song “Kite” by U2 resonates deeply within me, reflecting the bond I share with my dad and the profound transitions in my life. Its lyrics mirror the lessons he instilled in me — the delicate balance between control and surrender, steering our destinies while embracing life’s unpredictabilities. Now, that very kite symbolizes my journey, a journey intertwined with the teachings of my father…

With ‘You’re Already Dead’ coming out soon, I thought I’d share how this book came to be. Here I am, nearly three years after writing the first page of the first idea when I thought about the title…

In the areas my father thrived in his role as a dad, I drew inspiration. Where he stumbled in fatherhood, not from intent but simply from not knowing, I saw those gaps. For my children, I’m determined to fill them.

With all the experience I’ve had in business and work in the last 20 years, I have noticed that the best bosses were the empathetic ones. When I say best, I don’t mean the easiest to work with, I mean the ones who actually pushed for personal growth alongside results for the organization…

As we journey through life, we are often called to reflect on where we've come from and where we're headed. Over 10 years ago I embarked on a journey, both physical and spiritual, from Edmonton to Chouya, a village in South Lebanon. The reason for my journey was a solemn one: to lay my father to rest…

Discovering Paulo Coelho's books at the right moment left an indelible mark on my soul. From the wisdom of The Alchemist to the tales of self-discovery in Brida, By The River Piedra I Sat And Wept, and his other works, Coelho's stories ignited my passion for literature and sparked a transformative journey of self-reflection, growth, and embracing the alchemist within. His writings taught me the power of self-awareness, vulnerability, and aligning actions with core values. Coelho's influence, alongside authors like Kahlil Gibran, inspired my love for writing, for which I am profoundly grateful.