It is so easy, and sometimes casual to take life easy. And we all want to take it easy most of the time.

Einstein spent most of his life experimenting with the theory of life. And even though we all agree that we found life difficult, we also agree that it’s worth its short time.

Some people understand this wisdom very early in their lives and start plans with resilience and zest. Others come late to understanding or never come at all. It is sad that we do not get the meaning early, and it is even sadder and pathetic that we do not teach it to our children and loved ones — if we can.

Life is short ... it is demanding, and challenging. It is full of both happiness and sorrow ... and it is a journey that we have to experience before analyzing the path. Those who spend their lives behind closed doors out of fear or laziness are sure to miss the experience.

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Dear Nadia

I visited many countries in the Middle East. Can you give me a short description of each capital ? — Mirza

Dear Mirza,

That is a deep question to be asked since you know that you cannot give a short description of any city but I will try and accommodate you. I will start from east to west:

• Aden (Yemen) History Unfolded.

• Muscat (Oman) Lush Green Mountains.

• Abu Dhabi (UAE) Modern Diversity.

• Doha (Qatar) Speed Rallies.

• Manama (Bahrain) Layers of Culture.

• Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) Mighty and Powerful.

• Kuwait (Kuwait) Ever Good Change.

• Baghdad (Iraq) Ancient Mighty History.

• Damascus (Syria) Roses and Jasmine.

• Amman (Jordan) Real Royalty.

• Beirut (Lebanon) Europe in the Middle East.

• Jerusalem (Palestine) Rights and Land.

• Cairo (Egypt) Pharaohs and Books.

• Tunis (Tunisia) Green Paradise.

• Tripoli (Libya) Powerful History.

• Algiers (Algeria) Honor in Revolution.