Billys Zafeiridis
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Hi! I’m a storyteller who turns life’s messy, beautiful chaos into words that make you think, feel, or even laugh out loud. Dive into raw emotions, unexpected twists, and vivid tales. Stick around-you’ll feel at home.
Stories (23)
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The Quiet Thing
I don’t know exactly when it began. There was no thunderclap, no revelation. Just a slow, almost imperceptible shift. A sense that something invisible had taken its place beside me, not with noise or threat, but with the patience of something ancient.
By Billys Zafeiridis 8 months ago in Fiction
How to Be Calm Today
You wake up and your phone is already buzzing. A few emails. Three messages from work. A calendar reminder flashing at you like it’s trying to scold you. And suddenly, before you’ve even put your feet on the floor, you feel the tension building up in your chest. That creeping urgency. So, how do you slow that down? How do you be calm today, right now, in the middle of everything?
By Billys Zafeiridis 8 months ago in Motivation
Finding Your Voice
There’s something almost otherworldly about standing in a room, opening your mouth, and letting a melody spill out. Singing. Just the thought of it can send shivers down your spine, right? Or maybe make your palms sweat a little. It’s not just about hitting the right notes—it’s about something deeper, something that connects us to the core of who we are.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Beat
10 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Heart Attack Risk
There’s this moment—maybe you’ve experienced it—when you’re sitting in the doctor’s office, and they toss out the phrase "heart attack risk." It’s a little terrifying, isn’t it? Your mind immediately flashes to those intense movie scenes where someone clutches their chest dramatically. But here’s the thing: heart health isn’t about drama. It’s about small, everyday decisions that, over time, stack up to make a huge difference.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Longevity
The Sweet Truth About 70% Dark Chocolate
There’s something almost magical about the first bite of a rich, velvety square of dark chocolate. The way it melts slowly, releasing waves of bittersweet intensity, feels like a moment stolen from the chaos of life. To me, dark chocolate isn’t just a treat—it’s a ritual, a tiny act of rebellion against stress and monotony. And as it turns out, this indulgence might just be good for you. Especially if you choose the kind with at least 70% cocoa.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Lifehack
Black Friday
There’s something deeply unsettling about Fridays that fall on the 13th of the month. And no, I’m not talking about that fleeting moment of dread when you realize payday is still a week away. I mean the real chill, the one that creeps into your bones, triggered by whispers of bad luck and ancient curses. Black Friday—no, not the shopping frenzy kind—is a day steeped in superstition, a cauldron of dark myths and strange tales.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Fiction
The Art of Letting Go
There’s this thing I’ve been thinking about a lot lately—letting go. Not in the casual, "Oh, let me drop this coffee cup" kind of way, but the deep, messy, soul-wrenching kind of letting go. The kind that feels like standing on the edge of a cliff, staring into the void, and choosing to jump anyway because holding on is somehow scarier.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Motivation
Life Lessons from Middle-earth
I still remember the first time I watched "The Lord of the Rings." I was just a kid, curled up in a chair that felt way too big for me, a bowl of popcorn balanced on my lap, and my eyes glued to the screen. I had no idea then that this story would etch itself into my soul, becoming more than just a film. Because, let’s face it—what is Tolkien’s epic, really? A fairy tale? A lesson in morality? Or maybe, just maybe, it’s a mirror reflecting the brightest and darkest parts of ourselves.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Humans
The Chemistry of Drinking Water
We’ve all heard it a million times—"Drink more water, it’s good for you." And sure, water is essential for survival, but have you ever stopped to think about what’s actually in the water you’re drinking? No, I’m not trying to scare you into some kind of water conspiracy theory (though those can be fascinating rabbit holes), but the chemical makeup of drinking water is way more complex—and interesting—than you might expect. Let’s dive in.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Lifehack
How One Random Afternoon Completely Changed My Life
You know that feeling when you think, “Just another ordinary day, nothing exciting is going to happen”? Yeah, that’s exactly how my Saturday afternoon started. A gloomy, rainy day with the sky painted in fifty shades of gray—not the book, just the weather. I was curled up on the couch, sipping lukewarm coffee that had been sitting there for way too long. The kind of day where even your own thoughts seem muffled, like they’re wrapped in fog.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Motivation
The Silence of the Screen: Are We Talking, but Really Listening?
Have you ever looked around in a café, on the bus, or even in your own living room and noticed how everyone seems glued to their screens? Not just looking—they’re absorbed. As if they’re lost in a world that exists solely through pixels. The strangest part? We’re one of them, too.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Humans
