The pleasure of looking


"The judges award him no medal - not even a bronze.

They say it's because he has no bibliography.

A bibliography is a required part of the formal report.

Adam knows the real reason.

They think he stole.

They can't believe a kid worked for months on an original idea,

for no reason at all except the pleasure of looking

until you see something".

From The Overstory by Richard Powers

The pleasure of looking.

Looking at things with curiosity and wonder.

Again.

And again.

And again.

That's how anything becomes something.

That's how life becomes full.

For no reason at all.



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Elena Christopoulou

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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