Evariste

In the heart of the Mediterranean lies a country with the resilience of the cedar and the tumultuous history of an ancient crossroads. Once a beacon of financial prosperity and cultural dynamism in the region, Lebanon now wrestles with an economic crisis of epic proportions. Once proud and steadfast, the Lebanese pound has faltered, echoing through empty markets and silent streets.

In this land where the past is a mosaic of civilizations, our present seems dictated by the ebb and flow of economic calamity. The shadow of once esteemed leaders looms, draped in a semblance of virtue, echoing the chilling prophecy of Orwell: “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” Yet, the past they control narrates a story of splendor amidst adversity—a tale we must reclaim to rewrite our future.

We have returned from our exiles, drawn by the hope to rekindle the Lebanon of our fathers’ tales, to rebuild a nation that might stand proud once more. The reality we encountered was shocking—a struggle for survival now overshadowed the customs and ethics we cherished. Like an ancient temple, it was as if the very essence of our society was crumbling under neglect, while new, hollow, and fragile edifices sprouted like weeds in their place.

Yet, amidst the cacophony of despair, the roots of our identity, as solid as the cedar, persist. They remind us that resilience is etched in our lineage. With each challenge, we can harvest wisdom and sow the seeds of change. It is not enough to lament the loss of what was; we must act with resolve to safeguard what remains and foster growth.

This is our clarion call: not to return to the splendor of yesterday but to cultivate the promise of tomorrow. In the spirit of Imru’ el Qais, let us not drown in the intoxication of despair. “There will be no vigil today and no drunkenness tomorrow,” he implored. We must heed his counsel, for our vigilance today will shape the sobriety of our future.

We stand on the threshold, contemplating the potential of a new dawn. Let us draw from our history-rich past the strength to face our current challenges. Together, we can nourish the foundations for a reborn Lebanon, not from the ashes of what was, but from the resolve and vision of what could be.

In this resolve, we find our call to action—to unite in a common purpose, to innovate in adversity, and to build, tirelessly, a Lebanon our children will be proud to inherit. Tomorrow calls us with the promise of a restored nation, a society rebuilt on the enduring pillars of integrity, ingenuity, and hope. This is the Lebanon we strive for, a land where the sunrise is matched only by the ascent of its people’s spirit.