What Kind of a Lover Are You?
This Ramadan has been very special for me. After many years, I am alone at home. I do not have a job that requires me to work set hours, because I recently chose to do my own work in order to contribute my service to…
Make Space for the Divine
I have never been able to slow down. I would even rush my walks by the sea. The more people that said, “I enjoy this,” the faster I would go, because would I not miss the rest of life while enjoying this one thing? I…
So Spiritual but Insincere
I worked on myself too hard. I recalled millions of lives and became spiritually uplifted, but then I thought: “What if only he loves me and only me?” I worked on myself too hard. I recalled millions of lives and became spiritually uplifted, but then…
My God, Let My Words Be Your Words
My God, Let my words echo with your unconditionally loving voice, no matter what. Let my eyes see all beings through your miracles and magnificence. Let my ears hear your silent mercifulness, even in the noisy quarrel. Let my nose smell the comforting, diffusive smell…
Have You Ever Missed Someone You Do Not Even Know?
Yes, I have. I first saw him four months ago when I started yoga. He was utterly handsome, but what I felt toward him was not a physical attraction. One day, after a yoga class, I could not leave the yoga studio because of a…
I Have Not Made My Hair since that Day
On that warm, extremely sunny day in the ancient city of Ephesus near Selçuk, I was obsessively trying to take selfies while sitting on one of the highest block of seats. I was trying to show off that gorgeous and exotic girl who came from…
