Category Archives: Energy

Für Angelika

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Athina

Vor ein paar Jahren konnte ich mir nicht vorstellen, dass ich jemals deutsch sprechen würde… Aber das Leben hat mehr Fantasie und heute habe ich schon es geschafft, bis B1 Stufe Deutsch zu lernen! Natürlich macht es viel Spass und … Continue reading →

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Baking the sorrows away…

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Athina

Confectionery and baking have been my hobby for years, in the passage of which I have developed my skills and difficulty level. A beautifully decorated cake or even the look of a colorful, buttercream topping cupcake are short of equivalent … Continue reading →

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Stories that shaped the world

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Athina

BBC Culture asked writers around the globe to pick stories that have endured across generations and continents – and changed society. Homer’s Odyssey topped the list, while the most popular authors of the top 100 stories were Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf … Continue reading →

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15 minutes with self

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Athina

6.30 in the morning.  Quiet all around, except the sound of birds in the background. No movement all around, still moments. You make your first cup of coffee, you take a comfortable position in your favorite place. And you stare … Continue reading →

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Christmas time inspiration

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Athina

…or cookie therapy at the same time, allow me to say. Each year I enjoy baking Christmas cookies for the family and our friends. Its all about it, the search for recipes and decoration ideas, the time spent in stores … Continue reading →

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The outmost reality game

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Athina

The universe. Multiple solar systems with their planets swinging slowly in an eternal orbit. Light years away from one another. In its isolation, life exists in one earth-like planet in each solar system. “Hehe! Men from Earth 004 discovered the existence of … Continue reading →

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It’s a girl!

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Athina

Mom for the second time! What a blessing! with a tiny little baby girl in my arms, just seconds after the birth, can’t take my eyes off her. The biggest miracle of life, on my exhausted body, searching for the breast … Continue reading →

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The advantage of looking from above…

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Athina

…is according to me the realization of how small we are, ourselves, our worries, our problems, our victories. It’s good every now and then to be reminded of this; to keep thoughts, feelings and decisions in the right perspective. To … Continue reading →

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Upside down

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Athina

I know, long time no post, no news, no nothing in thingsthatmatter.gr. It’s not because there is nothing that matters to be shared….on the contrary I have been overwhelmed by so many things that do matter the most to me … Continue reading →

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Tiny discoveries

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Athina

Lovely tiny discoveries during our walk within the forest, up high in the mountains of Central Greece! Mushrooms of different sizes, colorings and shapes. Can’t help but staring…

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