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Ode to routine

Nothing begotten, often forgotten; such is the flavour of routine! and with enough reiteration, I do forget what it all means: to be with friends and have a laugh, feel happy in the moment; all the while hoping that again, this great routine will never end.

Posted byskanterakisSeptember 30, 2014Posted ininspiration, life, poetryTags: routineLeave a comment on Ode to routine

A beautiful little mind

Look at my collection of experiences, Hear about the little things I love. I will tell you about my family and friends, my colleagues and people I’ve heard about; I will tell you about my hobbies, the books I’ve read, the films I’ve watched. I drew a painting once! I have travelled. I know bits …

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Posted byskanterakisMay 1, 2013Posted inlife, poetryLeave a comment on A beautiful little mind

A good deal

Time is the most powerful force in the universe; for without time, we would not learn and we would not forget. We pay the price of ageing, a generous currency. Manage so that this currency does not depreciate, but becomes more and more valuable with time. That is then, a good deal!

Posted byskanterakisMarch 22, 2013Posted inlife, philosophy, poetryTags: timeLeave a comment on A good deal

When the road bends

You cannot walk straight. When the Road Bends… – Romani proverb

Posted byskanterakisOctober 15, 2012Posted inlife, poetryTags: Esma Redzepova, gipsyLeave a comment on When the road bends

On shit and awesomeness..

If it’s awesome for you, chances are, it’s awesome for somebody else. If it’s shit for you, it’s probably shit for everybody else, too! So be awesome for yourself, and shit will change..  

Posted byskanterakisSeptember 17, 2012Posted inlife, poetryTags: hankeyLeave a comment on On shit and awesomeness..

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em!

~ W. Shakespeare in the “Twelfth Night”

Posted byskanterakisAugust 15, 2012Posted inlife, poetryTags: greatness, shakespeare, twelfth nightLeave a comment on Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em!

A picture I like

Leadership is not about you, fool Neither your promotion, nor ego. It’s about the poor souls you guide; It’s about their advance and self-esteem. You are smart but not critical, you can talk but not say. Falling for you is scary, but you are not scared one bit to let others do. Yet what can …

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Posted byskanterakisAugust 15, 2012Posted inlife, poetryTags: leadershipLeave a comment on A picture I like

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