Tag: Life
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A Journey Through Time
It had been so long — far too long.And now, after all these years, I was back in the land of my childhood.The moment I inhaled its air, thousands of thoughts rushed through my mind like a river breaking its dam.Each breath seemed to draw not just oxygen but the essence of memory itself —…
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Returning Home, Forgetting the Past
I am a Turkish migrant who lives in Germany over 10 years already. Time is flying. i came to Germany when i was 24 years old. Most of my 20s was here. It is hard to consider for me where is home because I am far from my past, not so strongly connected. The reason…
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How to Know Yourself-49: Embrace Spontaneity
The Truth About Being Spontaneous Spontaneous.A word loved by many today—and just as often misunderstood. It’s often associated with chaos, lack of planning, and “just going with the flow.” Tied closely to that ever-popular phrase: “Live in the moment.” But this interpretation leads to a deeper misunderstanding. Because truly living in the moment doesn’t mean…
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How to Know Yourself-47: Steps to Personal Growth
At its core, growth is experience and knowledge.It’s about learning new things — about yourself and the world — and expanding your perspective.But what does a broader perspective actually bring you? More worries?Of course not. It increases your awareness. It helps you make better decisions about your life. It sharpens your emotional intelligence. And we’ve…
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Embracing Indifference: Reflections on Life and Writing
Note from me This post is a translation of something I originally wrote last month in Turkish. After writing it, I felt a shift — something inside nudged me to return to writing again. That’s when I decided to finally open this website and commit to writing more regularly. I am also more motivated these…
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The Misconceptions of Modern World: Facts vs. Instincts
FACTFULNESS Are we really living in such terrible times? Is this an era where one shouldn’t bring children into the world? Has the world truly gone mad? Are we living in an age full of evil?Well — what do you think about the following questions? Swedish doctor Hans Rosling, after studying medicine and statistics at…
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Living Together: Steps to a Stronger Community
“Dividing is easy. The real skill is living together—building community, embracing diversity.” Picture someone who’s lived alone their whole life and suddenly has to step into society. Maybe it’s a person moving from a small village to a big city. Or someone who spent years in isolation. Or a student who never built close relationships…
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How to know yourself-45: The Key to Authentic Connections
Have you ever felt like you were sabotaging one of your relationships?How often does it happen? Is it a one-off, or does it keep repeating? Have you taken time to explore why?Could it be that, instead of acknowledging your mistakes and facing them, you react defensively and push the relationship further uphill? I’m continuing to…
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How to know yourself-43: Unlocking Self-Understanding Through Writing
Today’s Questions: We actually started reflecting on the first question in the previous post. Sometimes you simply can’t find the right person to talk to. Other times, you don’t even want to talk because it’s hard enough just to admit things to yourself. That alone can put you under unnecessary stress—often without you even realizing…
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How to Know Yourself-40: Overcoming Obstacles to Personal Growth
Where Do You Want to Grow, and What’s Holding You Back? Yes, by now we often know what areas we need to improve. We understand what we feel is lacking. We also recognize what has been bothering us. When you take a moment to pause and think, ask yourself. What are the obstacles that have…
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