Let's Take a Few Moments to Celebrate Humanity

Who would have ever thought that a stranger will knock on our door in 2020 and enter with stealth precision? A genome that could change the entire world. Something so small and intelligent that it could bring nations to its collective knees. But is it all coincidence?

What is really strange is how the world is addressing the situation from various angles and perspectives. Like a puzzle. A perfect strategy that once could really think of many conspiracy theories if we need to break down every scenario to evaluate and investigate the existence of it.

• Was It made In Wuhan in a lab?
• Is it the deliberate work of the Chinese government or is it an honest mistake?
• Is it the creation of the "Rockefellers"?
• Is it Pharma manipulation?
• Is it the creation of the Technology giants?
• Is it our government?
• Is it a preparedness strategy for the worst to come?
• Is it a reset for the treasury to utilize its funding power?
• Is it a price we are paying for abusing the environment and eating unhealthy food?
• Is it a Godsend?

You hear these questions from all walks of life. Many believe that this wave will end with the election. My big question is who is going to be your hero that saves the day?

No matter what the causes of COVID-19 are, there is something that remains wholly true: People come together in hard times to overcome challenges. We begin to adapt, we begin to be creative, and ultimately invent ways to survive. Indeed, survival takes over in many shapes and forms.

Without a doubt, some industries are benefiting tremendously and taking advantage of the pandemic. We are seeing profiteering around the globe and the proverbial "rich getting richer." Some of us choose to focus on those who sacrifice their lives for others. The simple humanity that we see in the doctors who have already lost many nights for their patients. Or the nurses that watch over the elderly like an angel and keep smiles shining behind the masks. Only their eyes speak through the unknown. 

 

There are more heroes... 

The parents that have taken the extra steps to ensure their family is safe and healthy while creating an environment for their kids to continue life with some kind of normalcy. The neighbors who decided to care for the people next door or a friend who kept the line of communications open. Let's not forget the teachers who will cleverly find ways to give proper instruction to their students. There's the social worker exposing their lives but remaining on the job to keep the world running. What about the artists that are reflective of our daily lives and freedom of expression? And, how can we fail to mention the non-profit organizations who are caring for their members and community and are doing an extraordinary effort to feed and alleviate hunger?

 

There are heroes amongst us performing miracles every day. Who are they? What did they do? What sense of unselfishness they have acted upon that makes our world safer and worth fighting for? How many stories are out there that we may want to share for inspirations? So many I bet.

I serve on the ALO Cultural Foundation board of directors and so glad to see us focusing on supporting all these heroes with our COVID-19 Hero Awards initiative to recognize all these heroes. The ones who lost their jobs and volunteered because they know their time is well spent. They must be acknowledged. In tough times, little rewards can make a tremendous impact. Let us hear from you and share your stories. Tell us who made a difference. Nominate a friend, a family member, your teacher, it doesn't matter. Let the world know who the hero in your life is and give them the gift that they deserve.

To share your stories, tell us about someone who made a difference, or to support the effort, visit www.COVID19HeroAwards.com today.

Today, many questions remain but for now let's take a few moments to celebrate humanity.

To All Angels: We Need Your Support.

To the angels around the world, we need your support.

You have all witnessed the horrifying explosion in Lebanon. A country where I lived my entire childhood in the middle of a civil war and compounded with conflicts with neighboring countries. I can tell you first hand that living in a war zone, chips away at every piece of your soul. You look up one day and you have been torn into shreds without realizing it.

I believe that humanity has no nationality. I believe that we are humans first. I believe boundaries are created by sick minds. How would you feel if you are victimized? How would you feel if your children's lives were taken? How would you feel if your voice was silenced? How would you feel if your dignity was violated? No one understands this until you are in the middle of it. I wish this on no one.

Why is it that we have to be cheap when people are suffering? 

The world is marching behind corrupted leaders that know no mercy. They have no idea of what real freedom and dignified living means. Why? Because they have not experienced any real suffering. Or maybe it is because their souls were borrowed by the devil for their insolent reactions to human anguish. Or perhaps they have so much hatred within them that ultimately blindsided the goodwill that we are all born with.

When are we going to wake up and make our world better? Feed the children so there is no hunger. Heal the wounds, both mental and physical. Focus on providing real solutions instead of spreading ill will and hatred.  

What is happening in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Iraq and many African countries is nothing but a shameful spotlight to all the world leaders and the movers and shakers. Alleviating hunger, making sure that children are living a quality of life, are able to access, education, medications and shelter, and are safe in a loving home protected from the evils of poverty, trafficking, and subjugation is the responsibility of all of us. It's our responsibility despite our nationality.

The Lebanese people are hungry, sick, and traumatized. I know some might feel that Lebanon's undoing was brought on because of their internal corruption. The reality remains that we, as citizens of this Earth, all the same. I am Lebanese and through my non-profit, the ALO Cultural Foundation, we believe in helping everyone in need. Excluding someone because of the color of their skin or where they were born is never an option. We see you as you are, a beautiful soul that simply needs an opportunity to survive. Our hope is that everyone can speak their voice without judgement or consequence. 

Today, it is imperative that world leaders come together and recognize that some measure of reorganization must happen. Those with extreme wealth need to share somehow, some way. It's maddening to see millionaires and billionaires giving nothing to charitable endeavors, or only doing it for a tax break. Extreme wealth is a gift and should be shared This needs to be done without prejudice. Zero tolerance. Zero hunger. Zero unemployment. Zero sickness. Zero boundaries. One world, one nation, one people. 

Do you think we, as humans, are capable of such solutions where we look at each other with such transparency and with full collaboration?

Are we capable of being altruistic humans, if only for a day?

If so, let's work together toward this goal and vision. 

Join me and make this commitment for redemption.