There is something interesting about the world we live in. We are so different, so diverse, so weird and crazy, but deep down we are moved by the same motive: to prove to ourselves that we are unique. We do that in different ways: by making loads of money, by being top actors/musicians/painters, by being activists, by being great parents, amazing partners and lovers, by having great careers...
Where does this need to be unique come from? Is it the habits of so many years that have passed through our DNA? Is it passing from our families and societies? Or is it our soul and its uniqueness that drives that?
Probably there is no one answer, but a combination of a lot of different things. What is more important is where we direct this need of ours; do we direct it towards good or not? do we direct it towards fulfilling selfish needs that are against the rest of the people and nature, or towards improving the place we live? We have seen so many examples of people that have done so much good in their attempt to be exceptional and unique, but also so many to the opposite.
I strongly believe that there is something great and exceptional in each one of us, which we probably haven't even realized. Can you imagine what the result would be if suddenly everyone would actually realise their unique point and start using it for the best? Then, nothing more is really needed, neither big strategies nor great governors to lead us. Is this so hard to do? Is it that we have come to believe we can do nothing? that change takes yeeeeeeeeears and millions of people? Have we come to believe...that there's no hope?
Who? Why? When did that take place? Did I lose something? I mean, I know I dont read the news everyday, don't have TV, don't talk to everyone in the street, but did someone actually say: "No, you are not allowed to use your uniqueness for improving your life"... As far as I remember, quite the opposite. I see the opposite messages everywhere, in the internet, in books, in the TV, speeches, movies...everywhere.
then why don't we do it? Is it fear? Is it ignorance of its power or is it that we don't care?Again, there is no one answer, as we are so diverse, the source we operate from is also different. But again, there are so many great people that do it daily. Probably, instead of us trying to understand what prohibits people, we should focus more on what actually makes them tick, move, risk and try to be better...
Finishing off, I wander, what is that "tipping point" that makes/would make people move? act, tick, wake up and have them fight to apply their uniqueness for the best of all of us?
Petroula
Friday, 30 October 2009
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Goodbye Johnny
I am one of the millions fans of the "Dirty Dancing" movie, where "Baby" and "Johnny" discovered themselves, their love, their dreams and their values
This Monday, Patrick Swayze, who played "Johnny", left, after fighting an amazing battle with pancreatic cancer...but all that you know.
Funnily enough, friends and family called me and messaged me to tell me, ask if I am OK, tell me that they are sorry, as if I had lost a family member, a good friend, a lover...
Of course, I never met him in my life, don't know from first hand experience how he was personally, but being positive I have no reason not to believe that he was a great man and that now he is with his angels...
Anyhow, I am not writing this post to say how great he was, as I didnt know him...but to express why probably so many of us (mostly girls) were connected to these characters, what they symbolised to us, or at least to me:-) so that a lot of you out there realise that it is not a silly 10-year old excitement for someone with great body and hair...but much much more...
For a lot, Johhny was our first love, maybe for me as well...He was totally the man fitting into the "prince on the white horse" image, as was the alternative guy saving the princess from her misery, her boring life...it was the "bad" guy, who fell for a simple girl, not that pretty girl, and dared to step up and claim her, knowing his true feelings.
Nobody knows what happened afterwards, there was never a Dirty Dancing 2 continuing the same story, the story was left like that, at its best, which again made it beautiful, classic and pure...in a way...like how all of us wish our lives to be, and wish our relationships to be.
I am sure all we, the fans, believe that Johnny and Baby stayed together until the end, had beautiful kids that taught them how to dance and were as loved as the first time...or maybe not. That doesn't change the past and the fact that for a specific period of time, 2 people loved each other so much that they stepped up from their boundaries and claimed that love...
Johnny was the man who was gorgeous, in looks and in attitude,because he knew what he wanted and he knew how to fight for it. His words were honest, authentic, he was passionate, lived life to its fullest, hard working, dreamer and yet someone who respected his friends, loved ones and people that also respected him... He was a man that saw the soul, the character, the moral of the baby in the corner and gave her his hand to help her get out of it...not for any selfish reason, but for her. But Baby on the other hand was not a victim, she was also a fighter in other aspects of her life, she loved with aaaaaaaaall her heart, was fearless but again full of respect for her family...
Now, tell me, don't you think that our world needs more of the above? I think so...no. I am certain, that's why I dedicate this blog posting to "Johnny", the guy which every...every woman dreams of
This Monday, Patrick Swayze, who played "Johnny", left, after fighting an amazing battle with pancreatic cancer...but all that you know.
Funnily enough, friends and family called me and messaged me to tell me, ask if I am OK, tell me that they are sorry, as if I had lost a family member, a good friend, a lover...
Of course, I never met him in my life, don't know from first hand experience how he was personally, but being positive I have no reason not to believe that he was a great man and that now he is with his angels...
Anyhow, I am not writing this post to say how great he was, as I didnt know him...but to express why probably so many of us (mostly girls) were connected to these characters, what they symbolised to us, or at least to me:-) so that a lot of you out there realise that it is not a silly 10-year old excitement for someone with great body and hair...but much much more...
For a lot, Johhny was our first love, maybe for me as well...He was totally the man fitting into the "prince on the white horse" image, as was the alternative guy saving the princess from her misery, her boring life...it was the "bad" guy, who fell for a simple girl, not that pretty girl, and dared to step up and claim her, knowing his true feelings.
Nobody knows what happened afterwards, there was never a Dirty Dancing 2 continuing the same story, the story was left like that, at its best, which again made it beautiful, classic and pure...in a way...like how all of us wish our lives to be, and wish our relationships to be.
I am sure all we, the fans, believe that Johnny and Baby stayed together until the end, had beautiful kids that taught them how to dance and were as loved as the first time...or maybe not. That doesn't change the past and the fact that for a specific period of time, 2 people loved each other so much that they stepped up from their boundaries and claimed that love...
Johnny was the man who was gorgeous, in looks and in attitude,because he knew what he wanted and he knew how to fight for it. His words were honest, authentic, he was passionate, lived life to its fullest, hard working, dreamer and yet someone who respected his friends, loved ones and people that also respected him... He was a man that saw the soul, the character, the moral of the baby in the corner and gave her his hand to help her get out of it...not for any selfish reason, but for her. But Baby on the other hand was not a victim, she was also a fighter in other aspects of her life, she loved with aaaaaaaaall her heart, was fearless but again full of respect for her family...
Now, tell me, don't you think that our world needs more of the above? I think so...no. I am certain, that's why I dedicate this blog posting to "Johnny", the guy which every...every woman dreams of
Sunday, 19 July 2009
A gift
They say that with a gift, people usually express their gratitude, love, admiration, appreciation to someone. That gift can be from a box of chocolates to a trip to the moon, from a poem to a song, from a smile to a hug...
There are also some times that all the above seem not enough, cause it is just hard to explain what you feel about someone, your admiration and gratitude for the role they have played to your life...
I will give it a try though, through my blog! Because I think this world needs more examples of great people, people that help us to be the best of what we can...
I therefore dedicate this posting to a Greek friend of mine that recently got married. Her name is not important (either way she doesn't like her name that much:-P)
I would say she is like a sun...you know, the sun has its own light and though that it lits up everything...? like that...
So, my friend, you should know that all this time we have been away from our city and our country, you have always been the one keeping me close to it, either with the way you look, the way you cook, the memories we have of our city and the university and that we share everyday
I wanted to thank you because since February especially, your e-mails and words have helped me to be more strong, confident and have helped me to continue developing and being able to forget and maybe at some point forgive the "akatonomastos":-)
...you have helped me to heal the part of me that was hurt and that is so unique!
I also thank you for every "kalimera" and "filenada" that you tell me, cause that is the best news I can get in a day and I look forward to it every day...
In the end, I just wanted to thank you for just being there. And, in case you haven't realised, your love between you and your husband is what keeps me up and hopeful...cause I know that true love actually exists, it is only a matter of time until we find it:-)
I wish that the angels keep you and your love safe!
Petroula
There are also some times that all the above seem not enough, cause it is just hard to explain what you feel about someone, your admiration and gratitude for the role they have played to your life...
I will give it a try though, through my blog! Because I think this world needs more examples of great people, people that help us to be the best of what we can...
I therefore dedicate this posting to a Greek friend of mine that recently got married. Her name is not important (either way she doesn't like her name that much:-P)
I would say she is like a sun...you know, the sun has its own light and though that it lits up everything...? like that...
So, my friend, you should know that all this time we have been away from our city and our country, you have always been the one keeping me close to it, either with the way you look, the way you cook, the memories we have of our city and the university and that we share everyday
I wanted to thank you because since February especially, your e-mails and words have helped me to be more strong, confident and have helped me to continue developing and being able to forget and maybe at some point forgive the "akatonomastos":-)
...you have helped me to heal the part of me that was hurt and that is so unique!
I also thank you for every "kalimera" and "filenada" that you tell me, cause that is the best news I can get in a day and I look forward to it every day...
In the end, I just wanted to thank you for just being there. And, in case you haven't realised, your love between you and your husband is what keeps me up and hopeful...cause I know that true love actually exists, it is only a matter of time until we find it:-)
I wish that the angels keep you and your love safe!
Petroula
Monday, 11 May 2009
Justice
What is it? who defines it? who says who is right and wrong, who decides what is correct, fair and who is to judge what each person deserves...?
In short, I don't know. What I do know though, is that life can be unfair and fair at the same time. Our choices, destiny or god can make us feel the most lucky or the most unlucky people on this world. Funny feeling...simply because it doesnt allow you to complain and be miserable, as then you would appear ungrateful...
In any case, no matter what, there is one thing that each human being deserves, it's almost like a right that should never be taken away, a right that is given by nature in the moment of birth and that noone has the right to take it away from another person...unfortunately, there are only a few people that have or had the blessing of actually sensing it...
I am referring to love. That tiny word that wars, crimes, art, cities and many more have taken place. A word that moves the world I think, with people acting with it or trying to find it...
A good friend of mine has birthday today, a person I have referred to my blog at some other point as well, a teacher of life, a mentor, a brilliant and handsome man that has inspired a lot of people around the world.
So, my friend, today, when the world is celebrating your existence, my wish goes out for you and hopefully someone there listens to it...I wish you justice in love, because only the people that appreciate it as much as you do, they deserve to experience it to its full potential!
Petroula
In short, I don't know. What I do know though, is that life can be unfair and fair at the same time. Our choices, destiny or god can make us feel the most lucky or the most unlucky people on this world. Funny feeling...simply because it doesnt allow you to complain and be miserable, as then you would appear ungrateful...
In any case, no matter what, there is one thing that each human being deserves, it's almost like a right that should never be taken away, a right that is given by nature in the moment of birth and that noone has the right to take it away from another person...unfortunately, there are only a few people that have or had the blessing of actually sensing it...
I am referring to love. That tiny word that wars, crimes, art, cities and many more have taken place. A word that moves the world I think, with people acting with it or trying to find it...
A good friend of mine has birthday today, a person I have referred to my blog at some other point as well, a teacher of life, a mentor, a brilliant and handsome man that has inspired a lot of people around the world.
So, my friend, today, when the world is celebrating your existence, my wish goes out for you and hopefully someone there listens to it...I wish you justice in love, because only the people that appreciate it as much as you do, they deserve to experience it to its full potential!
Petroula
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