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Anna Drabik's avatar

The story of Pascal is so beautiful, it’s such a great reminder to be here now. To be present enough as life unfolds. Sending you a big hug and the best wishes for an expansive, beautiful 2026.

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Thank you, Anna. It is beautiful. This man is beautiful too.

I’m wishing you a year that feels spacious, honest, present and expansive. 🤗

Sandeep Kumar Verma's avatar

Yes, you are right. To be here and now is biggest blessing.

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

I agree 👏😊

Mahmoud Owies's avatar

A new year present!

Daniela Grothe's avatar

A completely different piece of yours. Unexpected both as to time, found by surprise in my feed, restacked — and topic.

So now I sit there, wondering what the man who walks up my own street in an old jacket which doesn’t fit the weather is doing rn, if he can still afford the coffee and cigarettes he’s used to.

While another neighbor gets along just like that after surviving cancer… in his own flat, kept warm. Has a good car and some people to talk to. Much better.

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

It makes you wonder right? 😊

Sandeep Kumar Verma's avatar

I quote “This, this, is the destination.”

Most people realise it when the last breath is about to go out forever. Blessed are those who realise it early because then something can be done to correct our way of living and become more aware in our small acts of routine. Awareness is the door.

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Appreciate it, thank you 😊

Sandeep Kumar Verma's avatar

I quote “I want to walk my streets with less hurry and more heart. I want to meet the Pascals of the world as people, complete, complex, worthy of my attention not because of what they can give me, but because they are.”

And the process of walking slowly being fully aware is such that you may discover yourself one fine day!

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Very true 😊

jybyky's avatar

I like your writing, and 2026 is a page we haven't written yet.

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Love that 💪 Thank you so much ☺️

Gayle Beavil, MA, BEd, CAPP 🇨🇦's avatar

God, this was so great!!! Loved it!

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Thank you, I’m glad you read it. Appreciate it Gayle 😊

NOLLAGE | Noga Avital's avatar

Eleni, it’s been a while since last time I read you here and wow. You are definitely more present and I can feel your ease has grown.

This was a wonderful piece of connection.

Thank you for sharing you.

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Thank you lovely, it means a lot 😊

Eleni Rizopoulou's avatar

Thank you! 😊