The Big Nose — High-Impact Mentoring

My dear friends, I was in my grandparents' village. Back in Zürich I had the feeling that I needed to visit my grandmother\'s grave — not because I had no time, but because I had put my own life first back then, while she was still alive.

Instead of visiting her when I was nearby, I was out partying. Badly. Dirty and indecent. No details needed — those who know me know what was going on.

I spontaneously flew to Greece to ask for forgiveness at my grandmother\'s grave. And in my aunt's house, I found this photo.

Those eyes were already curious back then. They wanted to see everything. The ears were always wide open — and it later turned out that the mouth would never stay shut.

These days not as much nonsense comes out as in my youth, but keeping my mouth shut — that is still not entirely easy for me. The big nose was already taking shape back then. What went through it belongs to the past and does not need to be described for the 400th time.

Making Peace

I also visited relatives to make peace. During my travel years I tried to impose my lifestyle on many people in my life — it was a kind of missionary work. I thought my way was the only right way. But in truth, that does not exist.

The older I get, the more I understand: everyone lives in their own microcosm and fights their own demons and problems. One person deals with it one way, another deals with it differently — we all try more or less to get by.

It is astonishing to see how hard one can make life for oneself — while in elemental moments you notice: life is so simple. Because you will end up underground and take nothing with you.

The visit to my grandparents' graves — they rest peacefully side by side — was beautiful.

I am on my way back to Zürich and say goodbye for this year. Have wonderful holidays and enjoy the harmonious time with family. And if it should not be harmonious: remember — when you yourself go into stillness and peace, it will guaranteed have a positive effect on those around you.

So I encourage you: try listening more and talking less. Ask more questions instead of sharing opinions. Yes, I know — crazy that this comes from a chatterbox like me. But over the last few years I have truly been allowed to make progress in my own personal development. And I feel only advantages — on every level of my life.

With that — much love.
Alexandros Tsachouridis