{:en} Do you sometimes feel confused or doubt your feelings and the events you experience? Does the other person often make you unhappy? Do not take these confusions lightly, you may be experiencing psychological pressure. In this article, I will talk about; gaslighting which we can also call forced delusion, which is a kind of manipulation. Although the term gaslighting seems to have entered our lives in recent years, it first emerged in 1938 from a play by Patrick Hamilton, a British playwright and novelist. This play is about doubting and manipulating one own memories and perceptions. In his marriage, a man tries to psychologically pressure his wife...

{:en} From 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...

{:en} Miami Broward Carnival’s decision to hold all of its main events in Broward County for the first time is more than a change of venue. It reveals how South Florida’s cultural center of gravity is expanding and how immigrant communities continue to reshape the region’s identity. ARTTMODERNMIAMI CULTURE September 2026 Miami Broward Carnival is marking its 42nd year with a significant shift. Considered one of North America’s largest Caribbean carnivals, the festival will hold its entire main program in Broward County for the first time, from October 3 through 11, 2026. Although some events have long taken place in Broward, the grand parade and concert were previously held at the...

{:en} Why Mitochondrial Health Matters Mitochondria are tiny, specialized structures located inside nearly every cell in your body. Think of them as mini power plants—each one working hard to keep your cells (and you) alive and functioning. They have their DNA, separate from the DNA in your cell’s nucleus, allowing mitochondria to replicate and adapt based on your body’s needs (Nunnari & Suomalainen, 2012). Some cells—like those in your heart, muscles, and brain—contain thousands of mitochondria because they need huge amounts of energy (McBride, Neuspiel, & Wasiak, 2006). The main functions of mitochondria include: Energy Production: They convert nutrients like glucose and fatty acids into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency...

{:en} Virgo Retrogrades: Mercury Retrograde is taking place in your 8th House. On April 2, 2024, Mercury will start retrograde and will travel in Aries and then move into Pisces on April 14, 2024, and continue to affect you in your 7th House. Mercury retrograde in your 8th house can drag you, as your ascendant lord, into some crises in mental matters. You may realize that you have some thoughts about yourself that you need to change. During this period, you may want to do research like a detective and you may exhibit a manipulative attitude in communication. Mercury retrograde in your 7th House on April 14 may test you...

{:en} A Life on the Other Side of the World By Melda Sherman — reporting from Boston In this story, I’ll quite literally take you to the other side of the globe — to the Southern Hemisphere, to Sydney, Australia. My guest, Buket Behçet Balaban, speaks candidly about not only what life is like in Sydney, but also how migration shapes a person’s outlook, resilience, and sense of belonging. This interview feels especially meaningful to me, as Buket is also a reader of my book Migratory Birds. I’d like to take this chance to thank her once again for our warm and heartfelt exchange. Buket Behcet BALABAN/ Sydney From Izmir to Sydney:...

{:en} “A strong mindset, the first step in the outlook on life of those who lead a happy life, are taken in the ‘family’. Therefore, the foundation of our negative mood and perspective is also laid in the family. In other words, our identity and identities first emerge in our childhood and the family environment we have. The family is the smallest building block of societies and also reflects the character of societies. In this article, I will mostly talk about the ‘family,’ which is often the beginning of everything; I will examine its beauties, difficulties, and inevitable problems. What is the secret of happy families, how...

{:en} The first day and the first lines of a new beginning. I thought deeply about how I should write. Should I be an official or sincere? And finally, I decided to write like myself:) We timed this initiative to coincide with Thanksgiving Day, one of the most importantholidays in America, which we launched with our writer friends at the ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS. We have a great deal to be grateful for, just like everyone else. After a prolonged period of preparation, we are now with you. For a while, you know how I felt? I went back to my childhood. Is it how? The days I first...