{:en} the moment we are born and throughout our lives, every individual has a common desire: to achieve happiness. The goal is apparent in all times and societies. So, what are the ways to achieve this happiness? It would be easier if happiness had a mathematical formula, like everything else, wouldn’t it? However, I can say that there are shortcuts to achieving the goal of happiness. It is precisely our emotions that keep us from our happiness, that sometimes push us away and sometimes bring us closer to it. From the first moment of our existence, our subconscious is a system that brings everything together and records in...

{:en} Royal Ascot horse race is one of the most famous horse races all around the world. In my opinion, the race itself might not be that interesting for many of us who know nothing about horse races but the environment during the race, now that is something to experience at least once in a lifetime. My infatuation with Royal Ascot came around the time I started making hats. As Royal Ascot and Melbourne Cup are the two races no one will attend without a hat. While I got to experience Melbourne Cup (a world-famous horse race held in Australia) from far away thanks to my clients, I...

{:en} Your gaze was tiny,  your arms even smaller,  yet you held on tight.  I couldn’t let go—  "I don’t want to," you whispered.  "I love you so much."  But now, you must go.  The hour has slipped away.  Your bus will be here soon.  Tonight, we will hold each other again,  nestled under the blankets,  reading stories,  drifting into dreams—  until morning finds us once more.  In the hush of sleep,  we awaken to birdsong,  a melody woven into dawn.  A thousand miracles fill this world,  but I was given the two most precious.  And every day,  I give thanks to God.  Beril Yabar  *For My Daughters…* {:}{:tr} Minikti bakışların, Küçücüktün sarıldın. Bırakamadım ellerini, Bırakmak istemiyorum dedin. Seni çok seviyorum. Gitmelisin artık, Saat geç oldu. Servisin geliyor az sonra, Akşama yine sarılacağız. Yorganın altında, Kitap okuyacağız, Beraber uyuyacağız, Ve yine sabah olacak. Uykunun...

{:en} Ever feel like every day sounds and lights are just too much? The hum of the fridge, background chatter, or even bright overhead lighting can feel overwhelming—almost like your senses are on high alert. For some people, this is not just a fleeting annoyance. It is a constant, exhausting battle with noise, brightness, or even certain fabrics feeling unbearable. It is not just “being sensitive” or “getting older.” Often, chronic inflammation is the root cause. Inflammation does not just affect joints or digestion—it can deeply impact the nervous system, heightening your sensitivity to sensory input like sound, light, touch, and temperature. This is especially true in chronic conditions...

{:en} Reporting from Edinburgh for ARTTMODERNMIAMI Newspaper Today I find myself in a geography as striking as the views of Boston’s Back Bay, yet far more mystical: Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Just as in my book Migrant Birds, I will take you far away—into the inner world of another life. In this piece, I host a very special woman with whom I speak about the meaning of migration, the direction of love, and a simple life intertwined with nature: Hülya Donald. Hulya DONALD 📍 A Story of Migration: From Kosovo to Dalyan to Edinburgh Hülya Donald is a woman whose roots are deeply shaped by migration. Her family story, stretching...

{:en} “Venus is the seed of Uranus.” The meeting of these two planets in the earth element and fixed Taurus sign initiates a shocking enlightenment and redefinition process in the fixed structures of the material world (money, value judgments, body, security, relational stability). We should understand 29 degrees well. In astrology, 29 degrees is considered the “karmic crisis” degree. The last degree of Taurus sign expresses the breaking of a habit pattern from a past life regarding security, matter and possession. When Venus and Uranus meet at this point; “Do the things you own define you or do they hinder your freedom?” We should ask ourselves the question on a...

{:en} A Conversation with Handan Ercengiz on Life, Art, and the JourneyPeople from Another World, A life journey that began one day in Edirne continues today in Montenegro, filled with 52 countries, countless memories, and a colorful artistic adventure. We spoke with painter, traveler, and life enthusiast Handan Ercengiz about her world, her art, and her discoveries about life. “Every new country awakens a new color within me.” Born in 1963 in Edirne, Handan Ercengiz has shared her life with her husband, Gürsel Ercengiz, for 41 years. A mother of two, Handan has been living in Montenegro for the past seven years, returning to Istanbul during certain times of the...

{:en} Hello everyone!On December 15, 2024, a full moon will occur at 3 degrees Gemini in the Sidereal Zodiac using the Hipparcos Ayanamsa value. This full moon will have the strongest effects on those with planets at 2-3 and 4 degrees in their birth charts (especially those in Gemini). The most notable aspect of this full moon is the Mercury in Scorpio and Mars in Cancer trine. This aspect creates a powerful harmony in our emotional intelligence and strategic thinking abilities. During this time, our desire to deeply contemplate family relationships and personal security may increase; our intuitions, combined with inner impulses, will allow us to approach...