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Elena Christopoulou

You, in my world

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

If you come into my world, the whole of you is welcomed. No strings attached.
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If you sit by my side, you’ll learn the secrets of your soul. You’ll grow stronger by getting to know your body and its cues. You’ll feel how it is to be free of other people’s perceptions and expectations.
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Your soul has so much to teach you.
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She’s your compass and ally. She stirs life for you to dive into.
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If you sit by my side, the child in you will feel safe.
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They can heal and grow stronger and fiercer. Love themselves back.
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I know this because I’ve been through it.
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The child in me sees the child in you in all their beauty and immense potential.
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It’s like they hold hands and speak of worlds ahead of them, yet to be created but desired as the only way forward. As truth.

The child in me sees the purity in this world even when others don’t.
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She connects to the hearts of all children, young or old, and knows how to speak to them of freedom and choice.

She guides other children in play and awe of life.

She rests coz she feels like it.
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She picks up the fruit that is born of hurt, the beauty that arises from growth, and she lets you in on the secrets of loving wholly and purely.
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She teaches other children to swim in the face of adversity and float as if their life depends on it.
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The child in me smiles at the child in you. They know each other.
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With love,

Elena

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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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