Curiosity is a driver. It is so easy to be curious? No pressure, no expectation. It is only a starting point That begins with involvement. And allows us to create things that we care about. I like feeling curious, don't you?
Category: Sentiments
It’s still there.
It's 5ish p.m. Somewhere in Gerês. 35 °C. My third lake loation. My over 10th dive in of the day. The water is unapologetically hiting against the skin as if implying "isn't it enough"? I finally dive in fully. The sun has never been so gentle yet so present to me. I close my eyes … Continue reading It’s still there.
My heroes: to my mom
I was scrolling through my old posts here and noticed that I often talk about kindness. This topic got me thinking again when I had a regular whatsapp cal with my mom. She was sharing some family news and in that one episode I felt like - she is the reason for it. If lucky … Continue reading My heroes: to my mom
Sketches: nothing
I am the East. I'm the West. I am the cold wind. I am the burning sun. Is it real or just a lie? Who cares if I'm so alive.
Alive…
Imagine you talk and your eyes burn with aspiration, Imagine you listen and your eyes get lost in admiration, Imagine you cook and your eyes eat with intention, You are lost, You are fucked up, You are you.. How beautiful to be so alive.
Emotions in a playlist
First job: Gorillaz / Feel good Inc.First time in Berlin: Freddy Mercury / Bohemian RhapsodyFirst love: Oasis / Wonderwall First teenage coolness: Blue / You make me wannaFirst childhood coolness: Beatles / MichelleFirst friendships: Kenan Dogulu / Tutamıyorum ZamanıFirst virtual crush: Willy Nelson / Look around youFirst festival: Kings of Leon / Sex on Fire … Continue reading Emotions in a playlist
On a bus ride there was a girl…
On a bus ride I was observing a girl, about 10 years old. She was reading a book while her little brother was trying to fix the toy with his teeth. It made me smile & gave me good hopes.
August in Baku dachas
It feels like figs today, more specifically, the making of fig preserves. Back in Baku 'dachas' (summer houses) August is the long awaited month to finally go &devour those natural candies & refill your winter collection of preserves. The process of goes like this:1. All family wakes up with the sunrise & goes on a … Continue reading August in Baku dachas
Kindness
Staying kind against all odds. Sharing when you have little. Showing empathy when you need one yourself. Not for anyone. For yourself. Because of who you are.
About superstition
We humans need to believe in something. Because belief is the psychological driver for the future. Belief in good, better. It is hope. Belief is a pattern of norms and values you create for yourself and test. Without it you feel apathy, depression, loneliness. and anxiety. Many of them are long created and enforced upon … Continue reading About superstition
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