April Blogging Challenge - 24
X is for xronia polla na zissis
This is a Greek Wish which means long live which is given by elders on
festivals to all youngsters something similar to our jeete raho!
If there is something that I could say this to, it would be love and
humanity. I see a steady decline in the morals and value systems of people all
around and it is really very disheartening to see that. When I was in school I
love you meant I will marry you and we are together forever. Today I love you
means I love you it need not mean anything further unless specified. Time has
witnessed some convenience based arrangements being made in relationships. Lust
gets camouflaged under love and relationships break at the click of a button.
Rather than being happy for the sake of being happy people pose happily
for pictures to show to others on social networking sites though their lives
might be an emotional mess. The tolerance level of people has come down
drastically where waiting, understanding, being patient are things of the past.
In today’s times of instant noodles and instant food packets they want
everything instant and incase it is not so, the results are shocking. Teenagers
become murderers when denied more pocket money and people commit adultery when
denied space.
I wonder if we actually know what we want from life? Is it money or is it
love? Is it fame or is it loved ones? More often than not we end up paying a
huge price for dreams to come true and when we look around we don’t find anyone
around us to celebrate the success. I want each one to care for the other, love
them and be respectful atleast for the sake of humanity if nothing else. It
would surely make the world a better place to live.
Hence I would just say - xronia polla na
zissis Love!! We need you <3
Such a cool x idea in a different language ;)
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Thanks so much!
DeleteXactly my thoughts :D
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Ha ha :)
DeleteHi-5 on this one!
For me, I just want blessings for the people around me and lots of peace...guess that should do! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely wish, thanks!
DeletePeace of mind and good health for all around me would be my wish. A thoughtful post! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - AMEN!
DeleteThanks so much Shilpa :)
How did u even find this proverb
ReplyDeleteFrom the eternal Mr. Know it All - GOOGLE
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I do believe that we need the good wishes of people as we go through life! You know you always have mine. ♥
ReplyDeleteYes Corinne and that matters the most to Me :)
DeleteHUGS <3
profound message there ! good one and yes I learnt something new too :)
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DeleteThanks so much Priya!
interesting... wonder how we pronounce it though... there should be audio's of such things uploaded ! :P
ReplyDeleteIts pronounced as "hronia polla na zissis"
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Wow! Didn't know about this saying! Very fascinating that it has the same meaning as our Hindi blessing!
ReplyDeleteYup.. I also loved that the most!
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A new vocabulary and informative too.
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DeleteThanks Janu!
XXX to you for such a smart post :D
ReplyDeleteha ha ha :D
DeleteThanks Bhav
Wonderful take on X. Wish you xronia polla na zissis Love.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Suzy!
DeleteXronia polla na zissis!!! Cool word. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteBrilliant idea, Not only did you write a post about X, but you improved our world view by giving us a whole new blessing in another language. xronia polla na zissis to you for this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much Cynthia :D
Delete"I wonder if we actually know what we want from life? Is it money or is it love? Is it fame or is it loved ones?"
ReplyDeleteAs far as I have noticed, our priorities differ,for some money means more,for others fame, some want love etc. etc. I'd say, let people be and choose their priorities :) Having said that,that's a lovely wish for X! :) Lovely post.
Thanks so much Shail :)
DeleteLearnt something new today.Thoughtful post .:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sharmila :)
DeleteSo often I have encountered people who are apparently happy on FB, but are on the verge of breaking up in reality. Why pose then? Or at least why post then?
ReplyDeleteVery true and I agree with you Cuckoo... why do these people do this is something worth knowing I guess!
DeleteWhat a wonderful thought! I am still searching for what I truly want. Till then I will make do with showers of blessings. Thank you.
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Thank you sooo much <3
DeleteSuch a nice post only u can write and i am totally agree with shail mohan's thought.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :)
DeleteYou are being too kind with words I would say!!