''You have the body of a goddess. You are a total badass'' - Words that levitate us. ''You are not clever enough, not skinny enough, not brave enough'' - Words that obliterate us. Now, why is this dangerous? Because regardless of whether we're applauded or ridiculed, we're still putting all our trust in someone else… Continue reading Make yourself proud.
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Let’s meet in July.
We spoke with raised voices and things were said from both of us to each of us.... It was one of those bad days, one that was meant to be a good day... It didn't even make sense to try and calm down anymore. We just gave in and all hell broke loose between us,… Continue reading Let’s meet in July.
Time Travel. Does it exist only in our imagination?
We all remember Hermione’s beautiful, golden time turner in the Prisoner of Azkaban. She used it to catch up with all her lessons – and not only that. We also remember the huge, impressive time machine in the 2002 film of the same name, as well as the numerous time travels in the Star Trek… Continue reading Time Travel. Does it exist only in our imagination?
The Pensieve and the Importance of Memory.
Some of the most important, moving and pivotal scenes in the story of Harry Potter are presented through floating memories in the Pensieve which can be found in the office of Albus Dumbledore. Memories are like shadows, perched on the sanctuaries of the mind and are decisive both for a person’s personal life and for… Continue reading The Pensieve and the Importance of Memory.
The World of Dreams.
We sleep for the 1/3 of our lives…. Sleeping Beauty slept a little bit longer… and in our sleep, we enter into a world that is entirely our own. The one of dreams… “…but the other holds in her arms Sleep the brother of Death, even evil Night, wrapped in a vaporous cloud. And there… Continue reading The World of Dreams.
The Heroic Actions and the Values in the Wizarding World.
We always come back to these two topics. The heroic acts and the values we or others have. Many of those we ignore during the chaotic daily life. Many of those values are quite clear in the world of J.K. Rowling through her completed characters and the meaning of magic in the story of Harry… Continue reading The Heroic Actions and the Values in the Wizarding World.
Light, the Deluminator and the Holiday Season.
“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” Albus Dumbledore. Light. Without it, we wouldn’t be a part of this world. Thousand of flashing lights. Christmas has arrived and has passed but New Year’s Eve is just a couple of days away and there are… Continue reading Light, the Deluminator and the Holiday Season.
What 2020 has taught me… And maybe you.
2020 has been a tough year. There was - still is - a pandemic. Restrictions of all kinds followed and lockdowns too. To put it simply, 2020 might have brought the worst in many. Let's admit it, we were and are scared, uncomfortable, lonely, confused, sad, bored and anxious on getting back in our old… Continue reading What 2020 has taught me… And maybe you.
Be gentle…
It has been a hard year for all of us. 2020 started and then chaos happened with quarantines and lockdowns all across the globe. But now, the holidays are upon us and things are not looking that much better.... My advice is: make sure to have compassion, for you. 2020 had been a long year… Continue reading Be gentle…
Some reminders for being Single.
Now, what I am about to type further down this post, I have given it quite some thought! Experience has helped me too, over the last few years. This year's Holidays are different. Thanks to a pandemic, many people will probably not make it back to families or friends. Restrictions are everywhere and some are… Continue reading Some reminders for being Single.