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The archivist

The room was dark and filled with memories of all kinds that he had gathered over the years. They were found here and there on the floor, hung on walls or simply displayed on high shelves. Some of them became insignificant, but were piled up proudly in such a way that would make the Pisa Tower blush.
The important things though, they were displayed like trophies bathed in light on wood stands. Their owner, he gave special attention to them and made sure to dust them off as often as possible. He loved these relics dearly and took very good care of them. He would observe them with the highest scrutiny - bent over each and every one of these precious artifacts from his past, hands joined behind his back, his chin hovered above them. He took such pleasure as he looked at these souvenirs up close, his round glasses rested on the tip of his nose as he tried to accurately recall each sensation the memory brought back to him. The emotions, the laughter, the frivolity, but also the sadness, the sorrow and the pain.

" - One has to look very closely into the past to understand where the future is taking them, doesn't it ?" he whispered to his treasures in a low, playful tone - always aware that no answer would ever be heard.

This text is an abstract of a beautiful long story written by Lya Seerose and translated from French by Oceane and myself.

The whole story shows how the future and present is incredibly positive and beautiful as long as you reflect on the past, not with regrets or negativity but by embracing each an every souvenir and decision. May it be pain, sadness or joy, they all design your present moves and the ones to come.
I can't thank her enough for her amazing insight, a very mature and positive outlook at life. We need more people like her around to spread the light...

A huge thank you to you Lya for picking THE perfect song for this picture taken months ago now...

Listen to Unforgettable

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Taken on: August 3, 2021

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