Even a speck of love should not go unappreciated, because, as Rumi said, love is the water of life.

Feminists are now being vilified in politics, erdogan used to speak more embracingly, saying he was the leader of everyone, whether they voted for him or not. He sounds as if he puts a distance between himself and half the nation.

Stories cannot demolish frontiers, but they can punch holes in our mental walls, and through those holes we can get a glimpse of the other and sometimes even like what we see.

How can you blame others for disrespecting you when you think of yourself as unworthy of respect?

Time is just an illusion. What you need is to live this very moment. That is all that matters.

What is the point of roaming the world when it's the same misery everywhere?

How we see God is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves. If God brings to mind mostly fear and blame, it means there is too much fear and blame welled inside us. If we see God as full of love and compassion, so are we.