Lebanon is notoriously known for its >beautiful nature ... and, of course, the romantic >electricity cuts. As many people have had enough of the latter, others think it may actually have some positivity in it. 

Here are 8 reasons to cheer up when there's an electricity cut, even when it's as frequent as on a daily basis...

1. It tells you what time it is without looking at your watch (more or less...)

Well, it's either 12:00 or 12:03 or 12:07 ballpark.

You know you live in Lebanon when the electricity shuts off and someone yells: "Oh, it's 3 o'clock already?" 

2. It makes you switch off from your electronic devices and actually socialize

Socialize offline? Is that even a thing?

We're so engrossed in our electronic devices that we forget that us, Arabs, are social butterflies by nature.

3. It will save you money

Yes, you read that right. 

Less electricity means less usage of electronic devices and such, thus lower numbers on your bill every month.

4. Suddenly everything is romantic...

Candlelight dinner anyone? Hagat Romantic w kedda.

This is where you might hear your partner whisper: "Yes! Thank you kahraba."

5. Yay for the environment

If you don't recycle, you can go eco by reducing your use of electricity.  

Overuse of electricity creates a bundle of environmental issues like pollution (Arab traffic does that too), climate change, natural resource exploitation, and deforestation (hands off our cedars)!

6. You pick up something to read

An actual book, wow...

We know you can read your ebook on your tablet, but what about a good old-fashioned book? 

7. Healthier circadian rhythm

You won't need all of the methods above to wake up on time since your body will regulate itself according to natural light.

Artificial light messes with the natural rhythm of our bodies.

8. It reminds you to always be grateful (you have electricity)

We know the numerous cuts during the day interrupt your work, favorite series streaming, and finger-numbing social media scrolls. 

But it also reminds us that electricity is a privilege in some Arab countries and that we should be grateful we have it (most of the time).