Month: April 2025

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  • Living with dogs

    When was the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? Well, it hasn’t been long since the last time I took a risk. One week ago, I risked and adopted an 18-month-old Beagle doggy girl. Some may not consider adopting a dog a risk, but it’s…

  • Like an Eagle

    With broken wings, I fly across the sky, full of pride and courage. I live like a fearless, glorious eagle, up in the skies, defying all enemies. And I persist incessantly for the sake of destiny to shatter all mankind for a better new humanity. ©2025, Vasiliki Papadopoulou, all rights…

  • Undaunted

    Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. Oh, I took many risks. However, one risk that left a remarkable, bittersweet taste was returning to Germany for career reasons, even though I didn’t know exactly what awaited me.  I just said I would go and did go, without…

  • Pain

  • When it’s meant to happen

    Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? Looking back, surely there was a moment I could have taken action, which could have been a crucial turning point in my life. Like an open window, you can choose to jump…

  • On Writing

    Writing a story is a magical process in which even you, as the creator, are surprised by the characters’ reality, depth, and development. But the most fascinating thing is that when you think the story will end, there is an unexpected turning point. You emerge more deeply into the story,…

  • Think Free!

    What makes you nervous? Well, over the last years, I’ve learned to handle stress and nervousness. I started to meditate and listen to mantras. All I can say is that this is very effective, and I don’t get nervous anymore. I just go with the flow, having the attitude that…

  • Black Magic

    How do you unwind after a demanding day? Well, after a stressful day, a cup of coffee is always perfect. For me, two cups of coffee are a must per day. One is in the morning to get off the ground, and the other is in the late afternoon to…

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