- What if we had good leaders rather than just blind followers
- What if we had affordable schools to provide our kids with a decent education
- What if being from 2 different religions adds diversity to a couple rather than trouble
- What if our religion wasn't as important as who we are and what we can do as individuals
- What if colors were just colors
- What if we were able to make plans regardless of our political situation
- What if we had loving neighbors
- What if we were able to visit all the amazing regions in the country without fear
- What if guns were used to protect us from the rest of the world instead of each other
- What if we had good electricity
- What if we had better Internet
- What if it our own achievements indicated who we are rather than our family's social status
- What if people cared about each other rather than discussed each others lives
- What if getting visas didn't require preparations and celebrations
- What if how happy we will be in our lives wasn't measured by how much we spent on our wedding
- What if the people we love lived in the country rather than just visited every now and then
- What if watching the news wasn't a necessity
- What if deciding what we wanted to be was an option rather than having it imposed on us
- What if living abroad was merely an exploration of a new lifestyle rather than a step to actually have one
- What if the future of our country wasn't a reflection of its past
- What if we had equal opportunities and more qualified professionals at work
- What if being different indicated that we are special rather an than outlaws
- What if we didn't "pretend" to be proud of our country
- What if we were more proud of being Arabs
- What if we used our language more often
- What if things changed
- What if we had more hope
- What if we were more honest
- What if we were just happier
Just wondering and hoping one day i'll have the answer to at least one of those questions...
Good job writing this one ;)
ReplyDeleteI always think of the "what if"-s concerning Lebanon, too. Especially when it comes to how people blindly follow their politicians and religious leaders.
Thanks :D
ReplyDeleteI wonder if we didn't have that many followers, if everything else would be solved...but then again, we'll never know :(
I like it and I feel it deeply, especially after living 3 days in Beirut, you really deserve much more, and you will be ahead someday..
ReplyDeleteAmazing thoughts :)
Thanks!! and the saddest part is that u really need 3 days to figure this all out!!
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