Month: April 2025
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A Little Prayer
Dear Holy Mary I have you deep inside me deep-rooted in my heart, that’s why, you always keep me company. Hence, I will simply say it in no mysterious way that no matter how long I live forever, you, I will love. ©2025, Vasiliki Papadopoulou. Picture ©: The Little Samuel…
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My beloved Saint
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? A few days ago, we celebrated my favorite holiday, Easter. Why is Easter my favorite? For us, Christian-Orthodox Easter holds a special place among the Christian Holidays. Not that we don’t pay special attention to Christmas or other important holidays,…
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Lovematters
At the first glance of dawn, my heart met you and quivered, helplessly and selfishly; it fell in love, and there was no return. From that morning, I knew that every new day would carry your name. ©2025, Vasiliki Papadopoulou. Picture©: Alphonse Osbert (1857–1939)
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Summertime
Have you ever been camping? So far, no, but I would like to. I think camping is a very exciting alternative to spending your weekend or vacation. Enjoying time close to nature can, I’m sure, give you more substantial strength and energy. If I were to go camping, I would…
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A Tale of Nightmare
They longed to listen to magical fairy tales, but instead, they hear the whistle sound of the bombs. They wanted to read plenty of exciting books, but instead, they read reports about the number of deaths. They liked to play games with friends and neighbors but instead, they find deathly…
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2-Phase
When do you feel most productive? I feel the most productive during the morning hours until noon. These hours are the most energetic for me, and I get the most done of my daily work. Recently, I’ve started waking up two hours earlier than I used to, so two more…
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Non-Verbal
What are your favorite emojis? Emojis have become a widespread non-verbal communication tool. You can write and read it fast. I recently watched a TV report that young people have even developed an argot language using emojis. You will be surprised how cunning and dirty this communication exchange between them…
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Ebb and Flow
Yet, you will see that nothing lasts forever, neither joy nor pain. And this cruel despair drives you to nowhere, but only to death. Thus, break the chains, enjoy life like an ebbing and flowing river. ©2025 Vasiliki Papadopoulou, all rights reserved.
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Intellectual
What topics do you like to discuss? I have a favor for topics from which I can learn more to broaden my horizons. In particular, about life matters, I mean, in which possible ways to experience life. These are topics like literature. I prefer the classics and especially like discussing…

