Month: October 2024
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Absorbed
The leaves of my heart whirl in a storm of calamitous passion immersing in a world of unbridled, and frantic desire only to be consumed by LOVE. ©2024, Vasiliki Papadopoulou, all rights reserved. “The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected. Maybe they always…
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A Marathon is born
What historical event fascinates you the most? The historical event that fascinates me is the Battle of Marathon. It was the first Persian attempt to invade Greece. The two big city-states, Athens and Sparta, collaborated to protect the Hellenic ground despite their superficial enmity and crucial differences in their organization as states.…
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Essence of Religion
What’s something you believe everyone should know. Since religion was established, it has profoundly impacted and still greatly affects how we think and live. Looking back on history, we see how religions and their institutions shaped, dictated and directed people’s lives, the cultural scene, and history itself. Think only of…
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Kazantzakis -an interview-
This post will be an excerpt from Nikos Kazantzakis’ interview with Manolis Gialourakis. It took place at Kazantzakis’ house in Antibes, in the South of France, and was published in the Newspaper Ta Nea on 24/11/1954. Kazantzakis is the author of the novel Zorba the Greek, which has been transferred…
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Dream & Love
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? There are children in this world who have the luck to enjoy a carefree childhood, and unfortunately, other children have to face the harsh side of life very soon in the form of abuse, poverty, and war. This means that…
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A Miracle
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Ohhh, we have the famous classical genie wishes question for today! Wouldn’t it be nice if that genie really existed and fulfilled our wishes? But on the other hand, considering that not only good and nice people will wish…
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My Harbor
Describe a family member. I think a mother is the emotional shelter for her child, the harbor to which it can return at any time, knowing that it will always be welcomed with arms wide open. For that reason, I would like to describe my mom today. My mom was always…
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Jumping
What is your favorite form of physical exercise? I have always been convinced that a balance between mind and body is essential for effectively fulfilling one’s daily tasks. For my mind, I meditate daily and try to read philosophical books as much as possible, including excerpts from the Bible, lately.…
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