Pausing Myself
I am the child of a system that relentlessly forces us to study, work, produce, and rush, so I grew up believing that survival involved being busy with learning, doing stuff, and making things, regardless of whether it was necessary or beneficial for me. I…
Happiness Depends on You
Happiness is the goal of most people around us. They believe that it will come when they achieve all their goals, when they fulfill all their desires, when they have all they need, and so on and so forth. Does this sound potentially endless to…
My Little MS
MS is the Turkish equivalent of BC (meaning “before Christ”) when referring to years before the birth of Christ. Since 2011, even though I still see the term in history books, these two letters have a completely new meaning for me. They now refer to…
Anatolia: A Legendary Journey
We humans have inhabited this planet for many thousands of years. We looked to the stars to gain a glimpse of our future. We built magnificent cities, buildings, and temples to prove our dedication to the gods of all eras. We always felt the presence…
I Present My Hand to You, God
I’m at the opera in 21st century Istanbul. What I’m watching is like a revival of legendary wisdom from the 13th century. I’m looking at death on the stage across from me, the death of humanity and the surrender of souls. You are the Gracious…
Gulbeng: The Opening
Hail to you all! Welcome to all those who gather in Hz. Pir Rumi’s ocean of love. Hail to the pure souls who accompany him. Hail to those dearest ones. Hail to those who listen to the cries of Hz. Pir Rumi and row on…
Like This
(Rumi was a 13th Century Sufi mystic and poet. Rumi’s poetry expresses his longing for union with the Divine. It is a personal mystic journey he invites us all to join.) If anyone asks you how the perfect satisfaction of all our sexual wanting will…
Do not Seek Me…
Do not seek me, for you shall not find me. You assume you will get a hold of me, but you won’t. You assume you will experience me, but you won’t. Aren’t you tired of fooling yourself like this? There’s nothing to seek, nor is…
Do not Forget.
Don’t forget yourself when you get carried away within life. Remember… Do not Forget. Don’t forget yourself when you get carried away within life. Remember… Even if there was only one moment when you touched your soul, don’t forget. Remember… Even if all the luxuries…
Whatever’s Inside Is Reflected Outside!
In order to look strong on the surface, you forsook your power at the core… In the beginning, this strategy worked. You gathered favor, attention, love, and respect at the cost of your strength. You also began to acquire the things you always thought you…
