Can you believe that it’s only 12 sleeps before Christmas? It’s tha final Christmas Countdown and we are super ecxited. All the Christmas decorations and festive vibes have put us into the Christmas mood for more gifts and candies.
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all the best!
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These Top 10 Christmas Songs bring joy into our hearts every single year.
- All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
- Last Christmas by Wham!
- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love.
- Stay Another Day by East 17.
- White Christmas by Bing Crosby.
- Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
- Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses.
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Frank Sinatra.
- Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town by Frank Sinatra.
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by Bing Crosby.
A great song can build the festive atmosphere for any kind of gatherings. Try this short list for your next family or business meeting and everyone while be happy in the room.
Monika Kritikou is a pure artist-photographer based in Greece but has already attracted the world attention with her work. Some days ago was in Berlin and my friends there were impressed by her sensitive attention to the everyday details. Today she launched her new site+blog: A new site blog | fiorello photography.
With her own words:
2015 was not considered an easy year for me… However, at its last days I find myself grateful for what it brings.
One of these things is my new site + blog, for which I am very proud and could not have done it without your help and support! and a huge thanks to Kostas Michalaros, my website developer, who was so helpful, creative and extremely patient … especially when dealing with another creative crazy photographer!
So, please take a walk at its pages and give me your thoughts!
I was thinking of changing sites for quite some time now.
The previous one, although cute, bright and happy, I felt that it served its purpose and it was time to move on!
I have to admit that I did not do a lot of research regarding who was going to do the job. I knew Kostas Michalaros‘ talent and I believed to be a one way street. I took my brief and off I went: I wanted something bright, minimal, user friendly, SEO perfected, photography oriented, appealing, polished, professional, substantial… well, a girl got to get what she wants!
I wanted a site that was respecting wedding photographing like I do, to shout out about the happiness of that special day, about the joy of creating pictures with people in love, about the breathtaking beauty of pure emotions..
Kostas was extremely helpful, very creative and did not budge when he knew I was not… quite right… And so, here we are: I have to say that I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished.
You are very welcome to stroll along its pages and drop me a note if you have suggestions, or just to say hi. We have still things to add, portfolios to fill, ideas to present… but I consider this a wonderful start!
The blog will be renewed often with new material and I will happy to read your comments, questions, suggestions… and in case you have any wedding or photography subject that you wish me to give you my two cents, please let me know…
Twitter tests promoted Tweets with logged-out users. That’s really big news!
It’s been over a year since Twitter first said it planned to monetize logged-out users — that is, make money off the 500 million or so people who dip in..
Source: Twitter Widens Its Advertising Net, Tests Promoted Tweets With Logged-Out Users
What will be your story today?
New week, new possibilities!
50 Ways to Open Your World to New Possibilities
“To get something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” ~Unknown
Maybe today you feel down or you feel stuck. Or bored. Or frustrated. It’s not that you don’t like the life you live or your choices or your routine, it’s just that you suspect there’s something more. Some greater sense of meaning or excitement. New connections. New adventures. New possibilities. New paths.
The truth is those possibilities are always within your reach. You may not be able to quit your job or adopt new habits with no effort; but every day contains within amazing opportunities, under your fingers. Grap them and be brave enough to expose yourself to new choices you make. Yes.
Some of those choices may seem impossible when you face them. They’re the little things, after all, but still it feels a bit uncomfortable. So true!!! Why not do it how you usually do? Why not stay in your comfort zone when it’s just so comfortable there?
Do it for the possibility!!! Be your own silent hero!!! The possibility that if you make one minor change you may set the stage for major fulfillment. Sometimes even the smallest shift in thinking or doing can create the biggest opportunity. Here’s how to get started:
1. Challenge your beliefs about what you can and can’t do. Maybe you are a good leader.
2. Challenge your ideas about how things should work. Sometimes when you decide how things should be you limit your ability to be effective in the world as it actually is.
3. Have a vision session. Write in a journal, create a video, sketch—anything that lets you explore what excites you most.
4. Look for opportunities in a tough situation. Avoid a victim mentality, and opt instead for a “ready for new beginnings” attitude.
5. Remove something from your life that doesn’t serve you to make room for something better and new. You never know what you might let in when you let something go.
6. Commit to something you always say you’ll do but always fail to start—and then take the first step right now.
7. Turn your focus from something don’t want to something you do want. This allows you to shift your energy from complaining to taking action.
8. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Positive energy creates positive results.
Read more here: 50 Ways to Open Your World to New Possibilities
December got its name from the Latin word decem (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar, which began in March.
The winter days following December were not included as part of any month. Later, the months of January and February were created out of the monthless period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name. (1)
Finally, December is here!!! Christmas fever starts…
The Anglo-Saxons referred to December–January as Ġēolamonaþ (modern English: “Yule month”). The French Republican Calendar contained December within the months of Frimaire and Nivôse. (2)
Christmas gifts are just around the corner… Who else is super excited for Christmas?
Winter Magic
December contains the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the day with the fewest daylight hours, and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, the day with the most daylight hours (excluding polar regions in both cases).
December in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to June in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the astronomical winter is traditionally 21 December or the date of the solstice.
Meteor showers occurring in December are the Andromedids (September 25 – December 6, peaking around November 9), the Canis-Minorids (December 4 – December 15, peaking around December 10–11), the Coma Berenicids (December 12 to December 23, peaking around December 16), the Delta Cancrids (December 14 to February 14, the main shower from January 1 to January 24, peaking on January 17), the Geminids (December 13–14), the Monocerotids (December 7 to December 20, peaking on December 9.
This shower can also start in November), the Phoenicids (November 29 to December 9, with a peak occurring around 5/6 December), the Quadrantids (typically a January shower but can also start in December), the Sigma Hydrids (December 4–15), and the Ursids (December 17-to December 25/26, peaking around December 22). (3)
How to Create your own Decorations
Use your imagination, use your hands and before you start creating your own Christmas decorations, search in google for videos and how-to guides.
Usually, I start to bake cookies or Christmas sweets the first day of December. I have a notebook full of recipes and tiny extra notes with what mistakes to avoid. In this book, I keep all my tricks and tips on how to create handmade ornaments and decorations.
For starters, you must know your house very well. Sizes, heights, the right corners, where are the electricity sources, many alternatives in case that you are not satisfied with the final look and feel. But mostly, you need to have a good mood, great music, friends and family members that want to join you on this creative adventure.
To be honest, creating handmade decorations is an excuse to create unique memories with the people you love!
A staggering one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime—a pandemic of global proportions. Unlike an illness, however, perpetrators and even entire societies choose to commit violence—and can choose to stop. Violence is not inevitable. It can be prevented. But it’s not as straightforward as eradicating a virus. There is no vaccine, medication or cure. And there is no one single reason for why it happens.
As such, prevention strategies should be holistic, with multiple interventions undertaken in parallel in order to have long-lasting and permanent effects. Many sectors, actors and stakeholders need to be engaged. More evidence is emerging on what interventions work to prevent violence—from community mobilization to change social norms, to comprehensive school interventions targeting staff and pupils, to economic empowerment and income supplements coupled with gender equality training.
Prevention is the 2015 theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November and of the UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign’s 16 days call for action. This year, at the official commemoration at UN Headquarters in New York, the first UN Framework on Preventing Violence against Women will be launched and discussed (ECOSOC Chamber; 10 a.m.–12 noon). This document stems from the collaboration of seven UN entities: UN Women, ILO, OHCHR, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA and WHO. The framework develops a common understanding for the UN System, policymakers and other stakeholders on preventing violence against women and provides a theory of change to underpin action.
16 days to “Orange the world”
From 25 November through 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence aim to raise public awareness and mobilizing people everywhere to bring about change. This year, the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign invites you to “Orange the world,” using the colour designated by the UNiTE campaign to symbolize a brighter future without violence. Organize events to orange streets, schools and landmarks! Read our Toolkit ; See our poster.
Events this year have already included: a benefit concert for the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women set against an orange stage at Carnegie Hall in New York, and the lighting of the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. Orange events are planned in more than 70 countries around the world ahead of and throughout the 16 days. They will include the orange lighting of major landmarks like Niagara Falls (Canada/USA), the European Commission building (Belgium) and the Council of Europe building (France), the archeological ruins at Petra (Jordan), the Presidential Palace in Brasilia (Brazil), and the Palais de Justice (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Other events planned range from the ‘oranging’ of bus stops in Timor-Leste, to marathons in Venezuela, to spontaneous orange flash mobs in Indonesia. Read more »
Snapshots of orange events in 2015
– See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/end-violence-against-women#sthash.ccOYxEPL.dpuf
Infographic: Violence against women
Thankfulness isn’t just for Thanksgiving, via 100 Things To Be Grateful For by Lindsay Holmes.
We take stock of the monumental moments — that promotion at work, spending another holiday with our loved ones — but what about the tiny treasures?
There’s something to be said for the rare moments throughout the day that make you smile. Research shows expressing gratitude can increase your overall well-being, from better relationships to better sleep.
Need a little help recalling some things to be thankful for? We’ve got you covered. Below are 100 little successes, moments and items to be grateful for every day. Because honestly, it’s the ordinary things that make life extraordinary.
100 Things To Be Grateful For…
Be grateful for…
- Your pet. Studies show pet ownership increases happiness.
- Making the subway just before the doors close. Success!
- Good hair days. Humidity is no one’s friend.
- Your morning coffee. A cup of joe has outstanding health benefits. Not to mention, it’s a good excuse to catch up with your colleagues before your day begins.
- The moment you have exact change. How else are you going to use those pennies?
- That movie that always makes you laugh. Laughter has been linked to health benefits ranging from a better immune system to lower blood pressure.
- When the bus driver sees you running and waits 10 extra seconds to let you on. No waiting in the rain for you.
- When someone sees your hands are full and opens the door for you. Don’t underestimate the power of a small gesture.
- Your health. The more you appreciate your well-being, the more you’ll prioritize it. Here are a few things to keep in mind about your health.
- Sunny winter days. Many people are subject to the “winter blues” during the seasonal shift, making the blissfully “warm and sunny” days in the middle of the season a precious gift.
- Your close friends. Studies show hanging out with your BFF can reduce stress.
- The holidays. They don’t call it “the most wonderful time of the year” for nothing. Here’s how to carry the joy of the season with you all year ’round.
- Puppy videos. How can you resist this face?
- Your favorite TV show. You genuinely can’t help but become invested in the juicy love triangles or the drama. Humans are psychologically wired to get attached to fictional characters.
- Adele’s new album. Or any emotional piece of music, for that matter. Research shows that you just can’t help but listen to sad songs — and they have psychological benefits.
- The moment when your food comes at a restaurant. Drool.
- Your child’s face after they get a present. That’s what pure joy looks like.
- Thank you notes. It feels just as good to send one as it does to get one.
- Opportunities to volunteer. Research shows helping others doesn’t just make them feel good, but it also boosts your happiness.
- Your co-workers. You spend the majority of your weekday waking hours with them. They definitely make that nine-to-five feel more bearable.
- When your favorite song comes on the radio at the perfect moment. Admit it, you’ve totally flailed your arms when your jam comes through the speakers. It’s like destiny is on your side.
- A great hike. When you’re done, it feels like you’ve accomplished some great feat. Plus, there are serious benefits to spending some time in nature.
- A really comfortable chair. Naps welcome (they’re good for you!).
- When you wake up before your alarm and get to roll back over. A few more hours to sleep? Score.
- Not setting an alarm on a weekend. Score again.
- Chocolate. There’s a health benefit to the sweet treat, in case you needed a reason.
- When your dog is so happy to see you. Fido not only loves you unconditionally, research shows dogs consider you family and relieve anxiety.
- Familial support. They’ve got your back.
- Adult friendships. Some things just get better with age. Research shows close friendships help increase longevity.
- Getting lost in a good book. Studies show that reading fiction actually make you more empathetic in real life. Here are some suggestions if you’re looking a new novel.
- Cozy scarves. Winter means sporting these bad boys all day, every day.
- Successfully making a challenging recipe. And then eating it in all its delicious glory. Looking for a new recipe? Try one of these.
- Your other half. It doesn’t matter if it’s a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife or just an awesome partner in crime. These relationships boost our well-being.
- Vacations. Research shows planning a trip boosts your happiness. Pick a place and head out.
- Office-provided snacks. There’s nothing wrong with loving free food.
- Alone time. At times it can feel less precious than it truly is. Here’s how to learn to embrace alone time.
- December 22nd. That’s when the days start getting longer again. Three cheers for (eventually) more sunlight!
- Comfortable shoes. It’s like walking on a pillow.
- An awesome boss. Your management plays a big role in your workplace wellness. And the better the workplace, the happier you are.
- A favorite night shirt. Or any set of pajamas for that matter. What you wear to bed sets your sleep up for success.
- Being a parent. Tiny humans are adorable and hilarious — but yours are the best, of course.
- Being single. Think of how much independence you have. You are not defined by your relationship status.
- A great pair of jeans. Talk about a confidence boost.
- Sharing a smile with a stranger. Doing so increases your happiness.
- Sibling bonds. There’s nothing quite like them. Here’s proof.
- A perfectly-made cocktail. Best paired with a Friday night.Try one of these mouthwatering recipes.
- Or a really good craft beer. The more seasonal, the better.
- Or wine. Whatever you prefer, really.
- Your parents. Studies show that calling your mom can reduce stress, so pick up that phone!
- Friday nights. Really, is there any better feeling than knowing you have two days free?
- Sunday mornings. Perfect for brunch.
- Netflix. Kick back, relax and watch a whole season of “Scandal.” You’ve earned it.
- Being understood. There are some people who just get you, whether it’s your penchant for being early to every social event or the fact that you cry when you get mad. And that’s awesome.
- A great joke. Here’s a free one to share at your next social setting: Why did the Clydesdale get the pony a glass of water? Answer: Because he was a little horse.
- Being outdoors. Fresh air and sunshine — what’s not to like? It also has great mental health benefits.
- A great meal with old friends. Research shows sharing a meal is linked to more prosocial and altruistic behaviors.
- Cheering for your team. Root, root, root for the home team. Science says being can can improve your health and happiness.
- Long weekends. The second best thing next to long weekends? Four-day workweeks.
- Sunsets. Those little moments of awe increase feelings of well-being.
- The feeling you get after a long run. The runner’s high is real. Or walker’s high, if that’s what you prefer.
- Old yearbooks. A blast to the past may be good. Studies show nostalgia may increase feelings of optimism.
- Cousins. Or any other extended family that feels like your immediate family, for that matter.
- Flowers. They’re aesthetically pleasing and it feels downright great when someone sends you some. What’s not to like?
- The first signs of a new season. After a bitterly cold winter, spring sounds like the best thing in the world.
- The cold side of the pillow. There’s something oddly satisfying about it.
- Having the bed all to yourself. You can basically drool, sleep diagonally, toss and turn or do whatever you want.
- Your favorite comfort food. Mac ‘n cheese tastes infinitely better when you’re having a bad day, doesn’t it?
- Wacky family traditions. You probably have a million popsicle-stick reindeer for your Christmas tree at this point, but they make the holidays unique and give you a laugh, at least.
- The moment when you can’t control your laughter. You know you’re not supposed to laugh during this earnings report meeting, but your brain has other plans.
- Your favorite place in your house or city. Whether it’s a nook in your living room or Bow Bridge in Central Park, it’s always there when you need a little comfort and time to reflect.
- The glee you feel when you find an extra dollar in your bag. Bonus points if you give it to someone who needs it more than you do.
- Catching an item someone throws at you. Admit it, you feel a little bit like a superhero when your reflexes are on point.
- Snow days. You can either look at it as totally annoying or as an excuse to act like a kid again.
- The moment your cat does something silly. Like freaking out over a cucumber, for example.
- A good cry. Research shows letting out your emotions can make you feel better than before you even got upset in the first place.
- Your favorite scent. There’s just something comforting about it. Plus, certain aromas even benefit your well-being.
- A good night’s rest. Is there anything more refreshing? Not to mention it has numerous health perks.
- Concerts. Rock. On. Studies suggest that when you spend money on experiences, not material things, you’re happier.
- A perfectly ripe avocado. Here are a few ways you can use it.
- Opening a present. The fact that someone took the time to put thought into giving you something is a gift in itself.
- Sex. Here’s why you should have it as often as possible, from improved relationships to even a few health benefits.
- Lunch time. Taking a break from your desk will help improve your productivity. Consider it your midday contribution to your job.
- Fun workout classes. It doesn’t matter if it’s SoulCycle, aerial yoga or something else. The more engaged you are, the better the workout.
- A long, hot shower or bath. Ahhh, feel the relaxation (and reap the benefits).
- Old school songs. Permission to jam out to Boyz II Men? Granted.
- A really captivating book. Get lost in a novel — science says it’s good for your mind.
- Random run-ins with your friends on the street. Talk about a pleasant surprise!
- Winning a game. Who’s the Scrabble master? You are.
- Your favorite school teacher. You know the one: The teacher who inspired you to pursue your career or the one who helped you raise your SAT score. Teachers like this guy.
- Hitting every green light on your commute. So long, traffic.
- When a package has bubble wrap. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5, 45 or 85, bubble wrap is a universally joyful product. Pop, pop.
- Handwritten snail mail. Texting has made letters essentially obsolete, so the gift of real mail should be treasured.
- The opportunity to act like a kid again. This may be prompted by some of the aforementioned items (hello, bubble wrap!) but it doesn’t make a difference. Besides, the art of play can boost your well-being.
- Surprise parties. There’s something so inherently touching about the fact that your friends spent time thinking of a way to make you happy when you least expect it.
- A night in. There’s something calming in having no plans and the only person you have to answer to is the delivery guy knocking on your door.
- This helpful button. Sometimes there are situations that call for a giant “NOOOO.” That’s okay.
- That feeling you get when you fix something. It doesn’t matter if it’s a pipe in the house or a knot in a necklace, it’s still an accomplishment.
- Coloring books. Studies show they’re a good way to relieve stress.
- When you accidentally get something for free. No extra $2.50 for guacamole today!
- Yourself. You deserve all the happiness and kindness in the world — don’t forget it.
Clever AD Team!!!
A lesson in being sneaky from DHL! Getting their competitors to deliver a large black box to hard to reach addresses. What they don’t know is the box is covered in thermoactive foil. When taken to places with the correct temperature the box changed colour to reveal a giant “DHL is Faster” slogan on the box.
Source: DHL: DHL Is Faster
It’s no secret that all Designers at Creative Market are secretly Santa’s right hand.
Christmas spirit is all around and we are preparing our new Christmas cards for the upcoming gift sharing. Look what I found…. Amazing and affordable licious design for unique greeting cards…
When You Start to Enjoy Being Alone, These 10 Things Will Happen
Some people think of “being alone” as a bad thing. It either means you’re anti-social, or unwanted, neither of which are a good position to be in.
But actually, being alone isn’t’ necessarily a bad thing, as there are a handful of benefits that emerge once you learn to embrace solitude.
I’m not advocating you go all Tom Hanks in Cast Away, because no one can argue the benefits, and the joys, that come along with fulfilling relationships with other people.
But I am saying that once you learn to enjoy being alone, you’re going to grow as a person.
Below are ten amazing things that will happen in your life when you start to enjoy being alone.
Once you learn to enjoy being alone, your life will change for the better. Here are 10 amazing changes you’ll experience.
1. You’ll get to recharge.
Often times when we’re surrounded by other people, we’re expending a lot of energy. Trying to keep others happy, make them laugh, soothe their egos, read their emotions, and all of the other rigors that come along with regular interaction.
It can be mentally draining if you’re constantly connected to other people. A little alone time lets you recharge and take a break from the emotionally and mentally taxing job of constant interaction.
2. You’ll reflect more often.
Your life is always moving at a crazy fast pace. So fast in fact, that it’s probably rare when you have a moment alone to sit and reflect on your life.
Being alone gives you the perfect opportunity for a little self reflection. Since you aren’t spending so much time processing the thoughts and feelings of others, it’s the best time to turn your focus inwards.
Solitude provides the perfect environment for reflection.
When you start to enjoy being alone…
3. You’ll get in touch with your own emotions.
Again, when you’re surrounded by other people all the time, you’re constantly trying to read, and cater to, the other persons’s emotions. So much so, that you could end up losing touch with your own.
When you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll gain a greater perspective for your own emotions. You’ll create a deeper understanding of what makes you happy, what upsets you, and what saddens you.
With that knowledge, it’s then easier to regulate your emotions. But it all starts with understanding how you feel, and that comes from a little bit of solitude.
4. You’ll start doing things you actually enjoy.
When you’re constantly in the company of other people, you’re always making compromises in order to find solutions that the entire group can enjoy. And unfortunately, the things you want most, may not always line up with what the group wants.
So it’s easy to enjoy being alone once you realize that doing so gives you more freedom to do the things you actually want to do.
5. You’ll become more productive.
Being in the company of other people can be fun and entertaining, but it can also seriously affect your productivity. There are times when the company of other people acts as nothing more than a distraction from getting your work done.
Time spent alone can be some of the most productive time in your life—mostly because there are less distractions, and you can just put your head down and get to work.
When you start to enjoy being alone…
6. You’ll enjoy your relationships even more.
When you spend time alone on a regular basis, and eventually start to enjoy being alone, you’ll come to find that you also enjoy your relationships with other people even more.
And that’s because the time spent alone gives you a greater appreciation for yourself.
But it also let’s you appreciate all the great things that come from your relationships with other people, most of which you were oblivious to before.
7. You’ll feel more independent.
Once you enjoy being alone, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to actually be alone. And that naturally leads to you feeling more independent.
You’ll no longer feel that anxiety, or burning desire for company, once you learn to enjoy being alone. You won’t feel the need for constant interaction with other people, or the anxiety associated with looking around and seeing no one but yourself.
8. You’ll get a break from constantly trying to keep other people happy.
Life is filled with relationships, and most relationships only last when both people are kept happy. And that can turn into a draining job depending who that relationship is with. Now, this does’t only apply to personal relationships, but every kind of relationship.
Once you’re alone, the only person’s happiness you have to worry about in that moment, is your own. You can treat yourself to thing that makes you happy, but may have upset someone else.
When You Start to Enjoy Being Alone…
9. You won’t have to apologize for anything.
When you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll quickly see that solitude means you don’t have to keep apologizing for what you’ve done. So often, we do things that end up upsetting other people, or hurting someone else’s feelings, and then have to quickly apologize for it.
But when you’re alone, you don’t have to apologize for anything. And that takes a lot of pressure out of most situations. You get to stop second guessing everything you say, or every move you make because you’re afraid someone is going to be offended, or saddened, and angered.
10. You’ll stop looking for validation.
So often we feel we the need to get the “OK” from our friends and family before we take action. We constantly look to other people for advice on what we should do next.
Of course, there are times where it’s not only perfectly acceptable to ask for advice, but downright necessary. But there are also times where we’re perfectly capable of acting on our own, be we instead of looking to others for an answer.
When you start to spend more time alone, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and make decisions without any third party validation.
Featured photo credit: Meditation – Higher Ground via flickr.com
Source: When You Start to Enjoy Being Alone, These 10 Things Will Happen
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Video: Bereaved widower sends message to Paris terrorists: ‘you will not have my hatred’ – Telegraph
by Areti Vassou
Husband whose wife was murdered when terrorists opened fire in the attack on the Bataclan pens open letter and posts video to terrorists who killed the mother of his son
Source: Video: Bereaved widower sends message to Paris terrorists: ‘you will not have my hatred’ – Telegraph
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“Vous n’aurez pas ma haine”
Vendredi soir vous avez volé la vie d’un être d’exception, l’amour de ma vie, la mère de mon fils mais vous n’aurez pas ma haine. Je ne sais pas qui vous êtes et je ne veux pas le savoir, vous êtes des âmes mortes. Si ce Dieu pour lequel vous tuez aveuglément nous a fait à son image, chaque balle dans le corps de ma femme aura été une blessure dans son coeur.
Alors non je ne vous ferai pas ce cadeau de vous haïr. Vous l’avez bien cherché pourtant mais répondre à la haine par la colère ce serait céder à la même ignorance qui a fait de vous ce que vous êtes. Vous voulez que j’ai peur, que je regarde mes concitoyens avec un oeil méfiant, que je sacrifie ma liberté pour la sécurité. Perdu. Même joueur joue encore.
Je l’ai vue ce matin. Enfin, après des nuits et des jours d’attente. Elle était aussi belle que lorsqu’elle est partie ce vendredi soir, aussi belle que lorsque j’en suis tombé éperdument amoureux il y a plus de 12 ans. Bien sûr je suis dévasté par le chagrin, je vous concède cette petite victoire, mais elle sera de courte durée. Je sais qu’elle nous accompagnera chaque jour et que nous nous retrouverons dans ce paradis des âmes libres auquel vous n’aurez jamais accès.
Nous sommes deux, mon fils et moi, mais nous sommes plus fort que toutes les armées du monde. Je n’ai d’ailleurs pas plus de temps à vous consacrer, je dois rejoindre Melvil qui se réveille de sa sieste. Il a 17 mois à peine, il va manger son goûter comme tous les jours, puis nous allons jouer comme tous les jours et toute sa vie ce petit garçon vous fera l’affront d’être heureux et libre. Car non, vous n’aurez pas sa haine non plus.
