Kefalaki, Margarita (Ed.). (2025). Life is a Gift and We Are Here to Create Magic. Athens, Greece: Communication Institute of Greece.
From the Preface by Margarita Kefalaki: “As educators and professionals, we hold the power to promote the values of communication, collaboration, and education. This book itself is a testament to that spirit. It stands as an example of what can be achieved through collective effort—through sharing, trust, and love.
We can also act through small, everyday gestures that spread positivity: smile at a stranger passing by, compliment a colleague on their new haircut, bring a piece of homemade cake to share with friends, students, or coworkers. Every day, we influence those around us, creating ripples that may shape future generations.
Even if just one student, one colleague, one relative is touched and inspired by our actions—that counts. We all have the power to make a difference, to nurture a culture of kindness, positivity, and love. Let us not forget: this is why we are here…
This book aspires to be a symbol of love and hope—an example of intercultural communication, a multilingual and multicultural co-creation, a unifying voice that brings us all together.”
In addition to Margarita Kefalaki, Founder and President of the Communication Institute of Greece, the authors are: Michael A. Altamirano, Robert J. Bonk, Ailson J. De Moraes, Fotini Diamantidaki, Sophia Karanicolas, Carolin Rekar Munro, Karl-Heinz Pogner, Jürgen Rudolph, and Christian Schnee.
This is a revision of an earlier version of the book, published digitally in 2020, under the title Why is it worth waking up every morning? Impressions and reflections on inspiration, motivation, and collaboration. The new version is available both in printed copy and as an ebook.
Note: Follow the link provided to download a free copy of the ebook.
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