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Let me stop here. Let me, too, look at nature awhi

Let me stop here. Let me, too, look at nature awhile.
The brilliant blue of the morning sea, of the cloudless sky,
the yellow shore; all lovely,
all bathed in light.

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Εδώ ας σταθώ. Κι ας δω κ' εγώ την φύσι λίγο.
Θάλασσας του πρωϊού κι ανέφελου ουρανού
λαμπρά μαβιά, και κίτρινη όχθη· όλα
ωραία και μεγάλα φωτισμένα.

(excempt from Cavafy's "Morning Sea")

Constantine P. Cavafy was a Greek poet, journalist and civil servant from Alexandria.

His most important poems were written after his fortieth birthday, and officially published two years after his death.

Cavafy's Alexandria apartment has since been converted into a museum. The museum holds several of Cavafy's sketches and original manuscripts as well as containing several pictures and portraits of and by Cavafy.

The secrets of the sea are forgotten on the shores

The secrets of the sea are forgotten on the shores
the darkness of the depths is forgotten in the surf;
the corals of memory suddenly shine purple. . .
O do not stir. . . listen to hear its light

motion. . . you touched the tree with the apples
the hand reached out, the thread points the way and guides you. . .
O dark shivering in the roots and the leaves
if it were but you who would bring the forgotten dawn!

May lilies blossom again on the meadow of separation
may days open mature, the embrace of the heavens,
may those eyes alone shine in the glare
the pure soul be outlined like the song of a flute.

Was it night that shut its eyes? Ashes remain,
as from the string of a bow a choked hum remains,
ash and dizziness on the black shore
and dense fluttering imprisoned in surmise.

Rose of the wind, you knew but took us unknowing
at a time when thought was building bridges
so that fingers would knit and two fates pass by
and spill into the low and rested light.

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Τα μυστικά της θάλασσας ξεχνιούνται στ’ ακρογιάλια
η σκοτεινάγρα του βυθού ξεχνιέται στον αφρό.
Λάμπουνε ξάφνου πορφυρά της μνήμης τα κοράλλια…
Ω μην ταράξεις… πρόσεξε ν’ ακούσεις τ’ αλαφρό

ξεκίνημά της… τ’ άγγιξες το δέντρο με τα μήλα
το χέρι απλώθη κι η κλωστή δείχνει και σε οδηγεί…
Ω σκοτεινό ανατρίχιασμα στη ρίζα και στα φύλλα
να ‘σουν εσύ που θα ‘φερνες την ξεχασμένη αυγή!

Στον κάμπο του αποχωρισμού να ξανανθίζουν κρίνα
μέρες ν’ ανοίγουνται ώριμες, οι αγκάλες τ’ ουρανού,
να φέγγουν στο αντηλάρισμα τα μάτια μόνο εκείνα
αγνή η ψυχή να γράφεται σαν το τραγούδια αυλού…

Η νύχτα να ‘ταν που έκλεισε τα μάτια; Μένει αθάλη,
σαν από δοξαριού νευρά μένει πνιχτό βουητό,
μια στάχτη κι ένας ίλιγγος στο μαύρο γυρογιάλι
κι ένα πυκνό φτερούγισμα στην εικασία κλειστό.

Ρόδο του ανέμου, γνώριζες μα ανέγνωρους μας πήρες
την ώρα που θεμέλιωνε γιοφύρια ο λογισμός
να πλέξουνε τα δάχτυλα και να διαβούν δυο μοίρες
και να χυθούν στο χαμηλό κι αναπαμένο φως.

George Seferis was a Greek poet and diplomat. He was one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century, and a Nobel laureate.

Vulnerability & Belonging: True connection come

Vulnerability & Belonging:

True connection comes from being vulnerable with one another. This shows a difference between fitting in and belonging.
Fitting in means adapting to fit a certain circumstance and becoming who we believe others expect us to be.
Belonging means being our true selves. In order to find true connection with others, we must be willing to be vulnerable, by sharing our honest thoughts, feelings, and selves with others.

#wellnesstravel #vulnerability #belonging

We are not separated by the ocean; the sea connect

We are not separated by the ocean; the sea connects all things.
According to research, exposure to nature is correlated with improved well-being and a stronger sense of belonging.
It is easy to forget in our daily lives that we are all interconnected through nature and through the sea.
The ocean puts us in a state of ‘awe.’ When we experience that feeling, we feel a deeper sense of connection to ourselves and to the world. It shifts us from a place of ‘me,’ to a place of ‘we.’
This feeling of connectivity has been scientifically proven to make us more compassionate, grateful and generous.
When we’re born we are 75% water. All water is connected to the ocean and so are we.

#wellbeingtravel #belonging

Belonging: We are all interconnected; a sense of b

Belonging: We are all interconnected; a sense of belonging is a human need, just like the need for food and shelter. Feeling that you belong is important in seeing value in life and in coping with painful emotions. It balances your motivation, health and happiness.

When we have that sense of belonging and inclusion, we feel like we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
#retreats #travelgemscom #humanpotential #life #greece #spain #croatia #italy #hapiness

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Vacation part 6: Connectedness to nature: We love

Vacation part 6:
Connectedness to nature:
We love nature, we feel great in nature and we spend time in nature. But oftentimes we don’t connect with nature in an intentional way.
Connectedness refers to the way we relate to and experience nature. A strong connection with it means a close relationship or an emotional attachment to our natural surroundings.
Research shows that people who are more connected with nature are usually happier in life.

Deepen your relationship with nature and tune into your natural surroundings.

#wellbeing #wellbeingtravel

Vacation part 5: No matter what unites you with

Vacation part 5: No matter what unites you with your group of friends, simply feeling included is beneficial. The sense of belonging fulfils an important emotional need and its completely different than just fit in a group of people.  Friends are the angels of our souls, they care for us and our well-being. A good friend is our cheerleader.
#wellbeing #wellness #wellnesstravel

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Vacation part 4: Being in nature, or even viewin

Vacation part 4: Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes us feel better emotionally, it contributes to our physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones.

#wellbeingtravel #wellbeing #wellness #wellnesstravel

Vacation part 3: 7 tips for vacations with friend

Vacation part 3:

7 tips for vacations with friends:
1. Pull equal weight regarding responsibilities and split up everything
2. Check your travel styles and expectations before the trip. You might travel with your bestie but you might have different styles. Sunbeds or not? Airbnb or 5starhotels etc
3. Say your opinion if its different . if your friend is foodie and you love culture just try to find what they like during the tour they like
4. Money is a common source of strain so write down everything and use integrity
6. You're not a babysitter, and respect is very important as you are equals in this trip.
7. Finally communicate—just talk with your friend. If you are a real friend just talk.
#friends #travelgemscom #retreats #summer #greece #life #selfcare

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