How does life look outside of Gaza?! by Husam, Gaza, Palestine I have always asked myself what a young man in his twenties - exactly like me - is doing in another part of the world? And how will I get past my twenties without trying great experiences yet? I haven't tried to jump from … Continue reading Gaza from the Inside Out
She Embraced The Sea For The First Time
Doha, Palestine Frankly, I did not like the sea. Even though I had never visited, I had only seen it on television and it did not draw my eye. But many sang of the sea and many took notice. I also knew that the sea was connected to feelings and that people love to go … Continue reading She Embraced The Sea For The First Time
Hush Little Baby
By Nir Cafri, Israel Two hundred and forty hours, fourteen thousand and four hundred minutes of pure silence, not one word said by any human being I interacted with, not one word said by me, in the ten days of the Vipassana course. Vipassana, in the Indian language Pali “to see clearly”, is a guide … Continue reading Hush Little Baby
Death Takes Those We Love
by Ameera, Gaza (Palestine) Death and life are two parallel lines in the existence of a human, but death eventually meets the line of life. This story is different, because it touches my soul and makes me feel like I want to scream and cry with all my energy because someone I know is dead. … Continue reading Death Takes Those We Love
Stronger Than You Think
By Imen Riahi, Tunisia It brings great sadness when you find yourself searching for a paper and pen, wanting to write a short story about yourself, but it is ultimately a blessing. When you think you are strange and no one can understand you, it’s hard for you to have a close friend or a … Continue reading Stronger Than You Think
