«Δεν υπάρχουν επιπλέον κομμάτια στο σύμπαν. Ο καθένας βρίσκεται εδώ επειδή έχει μια θέση να πάρει, και κάθε κομμάτι πρέπει να τοποθετήσει τον εαυτό του στο μεγάλο παζλ’ Deepak Chopra

Those who have been visiting my site probably know that I like going to the cinema. When I write a post, a movie like any other experience, may be the springboard or the inspiration for me to sit and write, and I usually situate myself in the narrative. Anything can create an urge in me to write and actually many ideas start their emergence in dreams or meditation. For instance, when I meditate on the sofa I like to feel the soft carpet-rug under my feet. Along with my woolly socks it comforts and grounds me, especially on a cold day. There have been many moments when I have been tempted to get up and write about that, the mat, the rug, or maybe the sofa, all the things they mean to me and all the stories, images and metaphors they conjure up. Anyway, I recently went to the cinema to watch The Green Book directed by Peter Farrelly. It is based on a true story, which for me does not have to be read as a biography, more an opportunity for the creator to tell a story inspired by events and people. Personally, I found the film heartwarming, with some funny moments and interestingly layered. Like a myth or fairytale it contained multiple themes and could be read at multiple levels.     Read more…