Take out the trash.

Beirut is swamped with garbage now that the processing company is on a strike. I will not dwell into that issue as I am not sure what happened exactly nor am I interested to know the details of Lebanese corruption after having such a pleasant Weekend. However, this phenomenon inspired me to list the top 5 things in my life that I think need to be thrown on the streets of Beirut, what about yours?

5- Past achievements:

Did you ever win anything? If so did you get a certificate? If yes then pick it up, tear it apart then throw it away. There is no point in cherishing past achievements. We’re still young and have much more time to do more.

4-Old diaries:
Many of us are hoarders. We hide bits of papers from our childhood, old diaries, some special first love letters, old video game boxes. Now that might be a simple expression of nostalgia but we should keep in mind how dangerous it is to live in the past. Every now and then I throw half of those belongings for time in sacrifice for him to devour and forget.

3-Security blankets:

Be it a person, a job or a major. The false sensation of security is the most devastating of all. In the darkest nights it might be a reassurance mechanism yet in the not so dark night it is only a constant reinforce of the inner doubt and insecurities.  If the blanket is tangible, burn it, move passed it. If it is moral, then think it through and let it be the fuel to a fire that will redefine your new life.

2- Old dreams:

When we are young, we dream big, some of us make it to those dreams while others are drained by the obstacles and end up settling for reality instead of imagination. Yet the old –now impossible to achieve- dreams still recur and bring you down for not fulfilling them. Hence is why I think one should eradicate them once they become too much of a burden.   

1- Dying friendships:

There is nothing as unfortunate and sad as having to cling to people only because you once coexisted in the same geographical and emotional area. We all have that one friend who is always seeing the glass half empty which is fine as long as he does not project that negativity over our lifestyle and everyday life. In that case, wrap them in a bag and refer them to the streets of Beirut.