believerinlife

Yaşama, sevgiye ve dönüşüme dair derin bir yolculuk

  • akış

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    O kadar uzun zaman oldu ki yazmayalı, hem kendime kızıyor, hemde yolculuğumda önüme çıkan yeni tecrübeleri, teknikleri hayatıma kabul ediyorum. Ama itiraf ediyorum, özlemişim yazı yazmayı.

    Düşüncelerimin akışını izleme olanağı bulduğum bu çok özel anı özlemişim. “Akış” denen şey belki de bu. Hayatımın akışında kendime yeni hedefler koyuyorum ama kimi zaman kimilerine göre mani, kimilerine göre kader, kimilerine göre de yaşam ve akış devreye giriyor ve yaratan öylesine olaylar çıkarıyor ki karşımıza hayatta, bilinmez bir alana geçiyoruz. Yaşamakta olduğumuz olay ya hoşnut olmayan, yada ruhununuzun baş etmek için hazır olmadığı veya sadece planlarımızın, ruhumuzun hayal ettiklerinin dışına çıktığı için rahatsızlık veriyor.

    İki yol var önümüzde bize sunulan; ya değişime sinirlenip, karşı çıkıp, savaşıp, belirli bir dönem hayata küsüp negatifde kalmayı tercih edeceğiz, yada kiminin “akış” diye tanımladığı varoluşun, hayatın güzelliğine ve bilgeliğine güvenerek gelecek olana kalben açık şekilde teslim olacağız. Aslında bu iki tercih arasında çok keskin bir çizgi yok. Kimi zaman gelgitler oluyor ruhumuzda, bazen sabrın deneniyor, ama hayatın güzelliğine gözlerini kapatmazsan, tekrar teslimiyet ve inanç bedenini ele geçiriyor.

    Amacım, arzum yada daha çok hayata geçirmeye değer bulduğum doğrum, teslim olduğum anları çoğaltmak, kaybolduğum anları izleyecek kadar uyanık olmak hayata, yaşamın içinde olmak ve bir an önce bu döngünün dışına çıkmak. Yeni yükler yüklenmek istemiyorum bu hayatta, özellikle duygusal yükler. Hayat öylesine güzel ki, bir “insan” olarak gelmeyi tercih etmiş bir ruh olarak kendime olan görevim uyanıp hayata sarılmak, “an”ımı yaşamak, gönlümü güzelliklerle ve ümitle doldurmak. Belirli birşeyden vazgeçmek zorunda kalsam bile, vazgeçeğim şeyle barışçıl bir şekilde vedalaşmak ve evrenin sunacağı yepyeni güzelliklere inanarak yol almak. Hiçbirşeyin daim olmadığını bilmek ve sonunda vazgeçmekte olduğum şeyin aslında bir parçam olduğu, beni ben yapan, benim istediğim gelişimin bir parçası olduğu ve aslında vazgeçmek yada vazgeçmemek gibi bir kararın bile var olmadığını hissetmek. “Hissetmek” ve hissettiğin tek doğruya , kalbine güvenmek.

    Kızıma da bunu tavsiye ediyorum. Kaybolduğunda, kendini çıkmaz bir konumda hissettiğinde, gözlerini kapat ve dinle. Sessizce dinle ve göreceksin ki içinde bir yerlerde “öz”ün, parçası olduğun yaradılışın sesi sana yol gösteriyor. Sessizce fısıldıyor ve sana düşen tek görev kendi iç sesini dinleyebileceğin ortamlar yaratmak, ve sonra da o sesi güvenle dinlemek. Umuyorum ki, o sesin aslında kendi olduğunu, ben olduğumu, yaradılışın olduğunu her daim yüreğinde hisseder. Asla yanlız değiliz, “sevgi” hep yanımızda, içimizde ve biz “O”yuz.

    FLOW

    Its been a long while that I have not written anything. Though I do regret it, I know that this period has given me the opportunity to add new experiences and techniques into my life. However, I have to accept, I have missed expressing my feelings and perception with written words.

    I have been longing for this moment in which I get to observe the flow of my thoughts. May be this is what is defined as “flow”. Just like you, I have goals in my life but sometimes the creation brings such hurdles in our lives that we find ourselves in an unpredictable realm. Some defines these hurdles as obstacles, some as destiny and some as life. And just because our perception is not ready to tackle these, or because they are against our planned vision of our lives, these events occurring as hurdles cause annoyance in our soul.

    There are two options; either we will choose to mingle in the negative perception and fight this unexpected change in our lives, or surrender to the wisdom and the beauty of life, of creation with trust. There is no definitive line in between these two perceptions. Our patience keeps on being tested as we navigate between these feelings. But, if you choose not to close your eyes to the beauty and the knowledge of creation, surrender and belief becomes your only reality.

    My main desire, or rather, the truth I choose to manifest in life is to heighten the moments of surrender, to be awake enough to observe the moments that I loose sight and to surpass that vicious circle as soon as possible. I choose not to add additional (emotional) burdens in my life. Life is a miraculous thing! And as a soul who chose to experience this human realm, its my duty to open my eyes and to embrace life as is, to be in the present moment and fill my soul with the beauty and hope it graciously offers.

    And if letting go is inevitable, I choose do that with grace and peace, with hope and belief for the beauty it beholds. With the knowledge that nothing is permanent and everything changes, and that there actually is no decision being made, its just an evolution.

    And that is what I advice my daughter as well. In times of despair, I ask her to close her eyes and listen. Once you listen with pure intention, in silence, you hear a voice within, a voice that is bigger than you trying to guide you, whispering softly to you. And what you have to do is to create these little spaces in life in which you get to hear that calling and follow that with trust. And I truly hope that she feels the source of that voice. That it is a bit of her, a bit of me acting as a part of this creation. That we are never alone, that we are love, surrounded with love, manifesting love.

     

     

    Best friends house, Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Turkey
    Best friends house, Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Turkey
  • lost and found

    We all get lost in this world; we get lost to be found. That is the nature of the term; it is the rules of this game. And when you are found, you find yourself… Through the perception of excepting and loving eyes you see a clearer version of yourself. Know that nobody is finding you but yourself through those eyes. Those people are only there to hold your hand and guide you into your awakening… that you are love and nothing less. Do not get attached to those people but cherish the feeling they plant in you and with its strength move forward. Universe is always there to guide you, to help you. Just be aware and except those loving hands. Know that they are a part of you, even if they remain in your life or not, they will always be in you. I honor all those who have knowingly or unknowingly lifted me up and helped me through those times, shedding a light in my way.

    Gokova, Turkey
    Gokova, Turkey
  • believe

    Believe… Believe in anything but have a belief in this life. Mostly believe that whatever is happening in your life is your doing, you are in the situation that you have initially intended to be. For your growth those people, events, situations are happening. Open your eyes and see it. Change your perception, not the situation, in my humble decision, that is the key to growth. You can only change yourself. With this belief in your heart, surrender to life, come what may… Know that, it is all happening for your sake. Surrender and learn and change and move gracefully through life with this lightness in your heart. Know that you are being protected and loved. That is why life is there… to challenge you, to push you into a better version of yourself. Act from your heart with honesty; do not fall into the traps or the expectations of your mind. Free yourself from your boundaries because you are free in the core, your soul is free and happy… Feel it and act from that place. Love yourself regardless of the limitations that you were born into… Shine as you were intended to be….

    Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Turkey
    Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Turkey
  • expectations

    One of my struggles for the last few years has been about the concept of “expectations”. I used to think that my actions took place with no expectation at all, of which I was acting with the mere idea of doing it, that I had to act that way because it made me feel good. I thought I was not expecting much in return but what I didn’t realize was that, my expectations were in a more subtle form. It was not to get a physical payback of some sort, but rather the acknowledgement and the appreciation of my behaviors.

    Although I choose to believe that these paybacks were somewhat the replies that I did deserve, at one point, I had to face the ugly reality that this need for appreciation, understanding, and empathy was weighing me down. Nobody is going to give us what we need unless we turn back and look at ourselves… With no judgment, accept the being that we are, as is.

    My tool for this realization has been through yoga. There is no competition in yoga… Your only rival is yourself and you cannot evolve, go further unless you accept your limitations. Respect them and slowly test your limits with that awareness. This awareness has shifted in me during my teachers training. Within this process, in time, I have started not to expect anything more than my body can deliver, but instead just be present and listen to my body. Give my 100 percent in the action as not the outcome but the feeling of the motion uplifted me, keeping me in the moment, now, where my body is grounded, diving into a deeper understanding of where I stand on this earth. The fight within my being has somehow diminished and the postures slowly found life within my body.

    Then I realized that the same questioning was valid in my daily life… Getting to know myself has made me realize that I love to give in life. No matter if the person in question appreciated my action or not, I was going to offer something from me any way. That is what uplifts me. The real question is to what extend we should be willing to give. Where do we draw the line?

    My wise teacher/friend has once told us that “you should give out as much as you take in”. Finding sources that you could be yourself and experiencing your truth freely feeds you and then you start to give more in life, to life. So, my guess would be, as long as you are in touch with your true self, hopefully one could be aware of this thin line where giving becomes a sacrifice from the self. And honestly, out of experience, I can say that… I don’t know, and not knowing is somewhat refreshing… It keeps the hope for the future… This way or another it carries the potential of happiness in the end.
    And on this journey, I have realized that the present moment do not have any space for expectations. So work on that, may your tool be yoga, running, painting, cooking or writing… Find a place that you are present in the moment and in times you feel disconnected, go to that place of meditation un clogged  with thought as much as you can and drop your expectations, cherish your limitations and flourish!

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  • RIP Robin Williams

    Today I woke up to the news that Robin Williams was dead. Lately, my soul has been questioning life, rather how short life is and that death is inevitable. May be that is because I became 40 and that although I am full of life and love life… there is a deadline and that no matter what you do as years pass by you are approaching to the deadline whether you like it or not. I know, deep down I know that life is never over and we will be united with the loved ones once we move from this reality and that we are never separate, we are a part of the ONE and there is no end. But still, I love living, being a human being, my family, my friends, doing my physical exercises, my books, growing in life, breathing in life. And when I feel down a little or tired, that’s when the questioning takes over me and I feel somehow lost or stuck.

    Lately I have realized that not only those actors that I used to admire in old movies have been leaving us but those inspirational people who have touched me through my lifetime, that I grew up with have started to leave us. And facing this reality leaves me with sorrow. When I was young, death was a far away concept, something that I had the luxury of not to think about… and now, although it’s still not that close, it became a daily concept. And Robin Williams, a being that has touched my soul with every character he played, who portrayed the main human qualities in every character he embodied, never loosing the vulnerability and sensitivity of humanity has passed away. His characters made me laugh while still providing me some thought to linger on and leaving me with a heartfelt smile on my face and warmth in my heart.

    Mork and Mindy, this is where my journey with you has started when I was around 8 years old. This funny man sleeping upside down, making the weirdest sounds and funniest face gestures… apparently he is from outer space but still the sweetest extra terrestrial being I have ever watched in my life. Your character in “Dead Poets Society” as a powerful, inspiring teacher has not only been an inspiration for those students but also for my generation. That was the day “Carpe Diem” was engraved into my system. “Good Will Hunting” was the movie you were so humble and strong within your humanity. In “Bird Cage”, you went beyond your limits and created a character that was extreme, unique but yet very real. For me, your voice in the animated movies made the characters alive, bursting with life. Especially in “Aladdin”, the genie has never been portrayed this funny, this lively, and this wise. “Good Morning Vietnam”, no words are enough for that performance… your soul spoke to us, showed us that being happy and hopeful, no matter what your circumstances are, is optional and not easy to choose, and once chosen you will inspire everything around you. And one of my favorites, “What Dreams May Come”… that was the peak of sensitivity and life all wrapped up in a wonderful cinematography. Perfect combination of acting, plot and the dancing color. Pure form of art in every aspect.

    During our years together, me watching and growing with your artwork… there were times you were lost, I have felt them through your movies. You have carried on projects that were below your capacity but still with dignity and brought those characters into life with utmost concentration and perfection. And that’s how I knew how exceptional you were; still honoring your work even in the time you felt lost. How can a man who brought light and hope and joy to many have chosen to take his own life? If you asked this question to me 5 years ago, I might have made harsh statements, but today, there is only one truth I know… everything in this world is designed for humans and anything is possible. We do get lost sometimes no matter how strong we may feel or seem at times. Although not so easy, there are two options at those times; either we find hope in our heart and if possible find a way to quiet down that thing called “mind” and dive into our heart and find that “hope”, that essential element of life to keep going, believing, living. Depression and psychological illnesses can happen to anyone. No matter how strong or positive you are in life, in a moment of weakness your mind uses that opportunity to capture your body and throw your fears and anxieties as if they are your reality. Sometimes these attacks are so severe that I would understand if one cannot see the light through and choose the second alternative and … leave.

    Robin Williams has left us which leaves us with a great loss of an exceptional artist and a human being. Rest in peace.

  • 40 years on this earth

    Today I am 40! It’s been 40 years that I have been on this journey, in this lifetime, within this body, with the family that I believe I have chosen, surrounded with amazing souls. Although life does have its ups and downs from time to time, I feel pride in saying that I wouldn’t have wished to be in any other place, be in any other condition than being “me” today! I am 40 and everyday when I wake up, no matter what I have been through the day before, I choose to wake up with a smile on my face, feeling grateful for what has been offered to me in this lifetime.

    Yes, ok, I am a woman and a human being… sometimes I do wish to be a little taller or a little thinner, but ever so grateful that I have a healthy body and am able to commit to new goals in my life, like running a half marathon or completing my yoga teacher training certificate.

    I know my limitations and I respect them. I cherish them and let them guide me in my journey. I am as young as I will ever be, at an age that things could not be delayed but perceived, lived fully. Instead of my downsides, I am focusing on my assets, those gifts that were bestowed upon me.

    I have more courage to face the biggest demons in my life, my fears that have been holding me down over the years. I choose to see every challenge as an opportunity to become a better version of me. I choose not to be a victim of life or a football of other people’s opinions. Instead of changing the situations that are challenging me, I now focus on myself and change my perception of them. Now I know that I only have control over me.

    And the dreams… those dreams that were so far away when I was young, have slowly started to become my reality. This little writer within me is eagerly pushing my ego and my need for appreciation, and slowly but surely rewriting my path. Today, I have the courage to change my path if it doesn’t serve my purpose, my soul. This lifeline is my gift and I am aware that today is the only place that happiness can be… that, “I” can be.

    I choose to tell the loved ones what they mean to me every day. Words are my gifts and I try to choose them wisely and delicately… as much as the opportunity presents, I choose to praise life, and the ones around me.

    I am a happy soul and grateful everyday for what life has offered me. Most of all, that it has provided me with the sight that perceived the beauty in everything that’s surrounding me. Today, I am a lucky being who has lived on this planet for 40 years and I am more excited for the next “minimum” 40 to come. I know… from the bottom of my heart, I know that it’s going to be exceptional. And today, I thank you all who has touched me, inspired me, thought me, challenged me but in some form guided me in my journey… I honor you all!

    Namaste.

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