Michele’s original diary, in her own words. Additional context follows the story ↓
Even though I live in such a small village (population about 150, average age roughly 75), I feel as though I'm always discovering something new everyday!
Simply walking down the streets lined with flowers, seeing the women sitting outside of their homes crocheting beautiful things, and watching all the village people gather in the town square for coffee and conversation inspires me to remember the importance of the little things in life.
On my morning walks, I stop and smell the roses, say hello to everyone I pass, and enjoy the peaceful moments. I could really get used to not having cell reception and a car!
Today, remember to breathe, smell the roses, and leave your Iphone at home!
Science, tradition & further reading
A moment from the village
This is Michele’s original June 2015 account of village life in Crete. The population and age figures reflect her impressions at the time, rather than current demographic statistics. The invitation to slow down remains in her own words.
Original writing: Medicine Wild Greek Diaries · 2015-06-13
Source & original context
Personal writing from the original Medicine Wild archive. No new scientific or treatment claims are introduced in this story.
