How are you feeling today?Good. I woke up feeling a bit sick, but it passed quickly.What was hurting?For some reason, my nose was swollen. I was all puffy, even though I drank very little yesterday—just a couple of glasses.And a lot is how much?A bottle. But it varies. If it’s a binge, then, well…What’s aContinue reading “Lisa”
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Luca Kristof
“I’m here,” she texted me.I stood across the one-lane street from a six-storey white Bauhaus building, fronted by a tidy stretch of greenery and a low stone fence with metal mesh between the pillars. It was warm and sunny—one of those beautiful spring days.“I don’t see you,” I replied.I crossed the street and saw aContinue reading “Luca Kristof”
Miriam
The house sparrow was announcing that he possessed a nest, trying to attract females, while we sat across from each other in the shadow of the walls. She was silent, waiting for me to ask a question. Her neat fingernails were painted the same grey as her eyes. I didn’t know what to ask, soContinue reading “Miriam”
Ioanna
I asked Ioanna, “You mentioned you’re going on a retreat. What’s your intention?”“I’ve been practicing with Bella for a year now, and I really like her methods,” she replied. “I’m not sure I have a specific intention. Right now, I’m going through a huge shift in terms of energy and space. Honestly, I think it’sContinue reading “Ioanna”
Marie Gerlach
“What do you do for a living?”“At the moment, I’m jobless. I’m not sure if I’m actually searching for a job or just enjoying the moment. I think I needed a break to figure out what’s next—whether I want to stay in Berlin or not. Before this, I lived in Lebanon for three and aContinue reading “Marie Gerlach”
Megan
“I feel trapped in the cycle of society—working, earning, achieving—without ever stopping to look at myself. I just live a life that might not even be mine. But when I finally sit down and try to face my true self, I feel lost.” “What exactly makes you feel lost?” I asked.“I don’t know who IContinue reading “Megan”
Camille
“How do you feel?” I asked her.“I’m excited to talk with you,” she said with a laugh. “And there’s your dog! I’m always happy when I see a dog.” “What does happiness mean to you?”“It’s that feeling when you don’t need or want anything more than what you already have. When I’m happy, I can’tContinue reading “Camille”
Zoé
“I don’t like when things change, even if it can be for the better. I like things to always be in order,” she said to me.“Change is inevitable, isn’t it?”“I know, I know. It’s very complicated for me.” “Are you afraid to die?”“Yes, I’m very afraid that my life could stop. I simply don’t wantContinue reading “Zoé”
John Miserendino
“Is there something you’re trying to avoid in life?” I asked John.“Sure, plenty of things,” he said with a laugh. “Do you mean psychologically or something more concrete?”“Both,” I replied.He laughed again, louder this time. “Well, right now!” he said, his voice booming, almost as if I were in another room. Later, I realized itContinue reading “John Miserendino”
Lera
What are your aspirations?I aspire to what my body asks, she said, linking her hands behind her head.And how does it ask you?Affectionately. Is there something you feel is missing in your life?Yes, a grip on the material world.Interesting. Can you explain?I don’t know how to make money yet, she replied, sliding down the sofaContinue reading “Lera”
