Rena Kobeissi, Senior Executive - Communications & Project Management, PME #30under30
I was a fearful person.
I was not who I am.
I am someone who is very human and relatable.
I am not better than anyone else.
I shall be better than me yesterday.
I shall not be limited by myself or anyone.
I like it when I speak my mind.
I dislike it when I am not true to myself.
My biggest ambition is leading every aspect of my life from my heart.
My biggest worry is losing sight of my purpose amidst all the noise.
I am most proud of showing up for myself and the people I love. Just showing up, maybe not always in the most perfect way, but I show up.
I am a bit ashamed that shame as a feeling is not redefined today.
Looking back, probably I should have been more grateful for myself, for every organ of my body.
Looking back, probably I should not have feared tomorrow or the future, everything comes in due time.
It all fell apart when I felt that where I am, where I thought I was safe, my home, is not actually in my control.
Things made sense when I realized that you are truly rich, when you are surrounded.
Eventually things will always be better, and you will feel happier when you alter your perception and choose to see half of the glass full.
Eventually things will not change If I don’t change. If I don’t take the decisions that scare me the most.
Someone once advised me that I should not let anyone dim my light.
I once advised someone that you are the only constant in your life, so loving yourself, leading your life and taking charge is very important. Have your own back, show up for yourself, and finally learn to seriously say NO!
If I had a superpower, it would be to not be able to read people’s minds or to be invisible, I think this will cause me more problems.
My superpower in real life is being able to feel empathy & gratitude, I believe these two feelings are my power combo that help me get through all the ups and downs.
The word I use most is Alhamdulillah, which means thanks to God.
The word is dislike most is …I actually don’t have a word I dislike; I feel like every word we use is important, but what I would dislike is if someone used their words in an incorrect manner.
This too shall pass like everything does, everything has an end, nothing goes on forever.
My most treasured passion is telling stories and hearing stories.
People should be more soft, soft with each other, with themselves.
People should be less egoistic, and more open to accepting, there is beauty in diversity. And there is even more beauty in letting people be and just doing your thing.
I wish to thank God, and every single person that is a part of my story.
