Drawing on her experiences growing up in different countries and struggling to find a place where she felt she belonged, Najwa Zebian reveals the power of the spoken and written words. She demonstrates how words can pave the journey that leads us to our home, to a place where we feel we belong and are understood and valued, and most importantly where we feel worthy of feeling that way. She shared the lesson she had learn, an universal truth, in very personal words.

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese Canadian educator and author based in London, Ontario, Canada. Her passion for creative expression was evident from a young age as she delved into Arabic poetry and novels. She arrived to Canada at sixteen years of age and pursued higher education. In 2011, she became a teacher and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership as she teaches high school students.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx