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Elena Christopoulou

Love resurrecting life

Published about 23 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi there.

Writing to you on a Saturday, instead of our usual Sunday - tomorrow is Easter here in Greece.

I'm in the process of moving to a new house and I'm running an experiment.

Each day, for a month, a piece of me gets put in a box.

I’m downsizing to fit a smaller flat or room.

I'm inviting people on my socials to follow me as I choose what stays and what goes.

I made a reel about one of the things I'm saying goodbye to: six blue notebooks filled with memories of my brother - as they were written by our friends and family on the day of his funeral.

These notebooks meant a lot to my family. They were a source of comfort, connection, and deep belly laughs when we were grieving.

It was an example of how seemingly small acts can have a powerful healing effect.

Of how a community that shows up and is simply there makes all the difference.
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Of how love respects, resurrects, and rebuilds.

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We forget it, yet it's a truth we can count on and a power to cultivate.

Here's to love then, may it subvert the things that hurt humankind and the earth, and reinvent the way we relate and evolve.

See you in the trenches,

Elena

* If you want to check the previous "moving house" posts click here (Instagram) or here (Facebook).

** My Athenians friends! I haven’t found a new place to rent yet - let me know if you hear anything!

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Elena Christopoulou

Soul work for the film industry

I'm a holistic therapist, with decades-long previous experience as a film professional. I'm currently facilitating customised workshops for film festivals, companies, and institutions on stress management, communication practices, alternative approach of scripts & projects, and more. In my private practice, I offer 1:1 sessions that are dedicated to healing the spiritual aspect of trauma. Subscribe to my newsletter for news and updates.

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