Hello again, everyone. I'm back with my second post on this page that I'm still quite eager to use. I wanted this one to be a little more planned and organized, to express things more clearly. But since I still haven't come up with a fully developed idea, I decided to go with another spontaneous piece.

One of the biggest comforts of this platform is that people who aren't interested aren't obligated to read or check these posts. And those who make it this far, I believe, are genuinely curious and read because they want to.

I'm not writing this at a desk. Actually, I'm on a bus right now, trying to get home. Back in the day, my commutes to Beytepe used to take around 75 to 90 minutes. And on those long rides where even the internet wouldn?t work, I used to write pieces like this?or at least draft them.

During those journeys, I'd often reflect on myself and question my thoughts. Sometimes, I'd observe people, trying to guess what they were feeling. Looking back now, I feel like I've gotten better at understanding others. I guess it's partly due to the current atmosphere we?re in and partly thanks to the experience I've gained over time.

I used to see myself as gloomy, someone different from others. I still can't say I'm just like everyone else, but I think I've come to accept that I'm similar enough. After all, don't we all want to feel special? I used to believe I was the main character in a story and that I'd one day achieve great things.

I haven't lost that belief completely. But if I could talk to the younger, more innocent version of myself for just a minute, I'd probably try to gently shatter that overly romantic idea of being "special."

Over the past two years, I've had the chance to read and hear many stories. I focused on them as a way to escape reality and found myself retreating into silence, living in a kind of "just survive" mode. Compared to my old, stressful and structured life, I think I've been happier this way.

It seems like people who think too much often end up unhappier. Escaping that mental loop isn't easy. To do so, you either need to socialize intensely or accomplish something meaningful. For me, one source of fulfillment has always been learning, which, as you might guess, gives me strength.

Learning how to manage myself in different ways has brought its own form of happiness. But I think I also caught the "beautiful story addiction." I crave immersive, consumable content stories I can watch, listen to, or read. Even if it costs me sleep, I believe it's been worth it.

Throughout this trip, I' ve reflected on my recent years and expressed some of my feelings. But if I ask myself, What have I really offered to you? I'm not sure I've done so directly. Still, what I hope is that you? l'll take a moment to reflect on yourselves. Ask yourself: how do I feel?

You deal with so many crises and people throughout the day. Sometimes, just staying on your feet feels like a victory. So, in those moments, what keeps you going? Is it someone, your child, your partner? Or maybe a dream you?re chasing?

Some people end up in between neither passionate about living nor ready to die. But whatever the reason, as long as someone has even a small desire to keep living, they seem to find a way to carry on.

Do you think you could tell how long you could continue like this? I' m not trying to pull anyone into despair, of course. But if you feel like you' re hanging by a thread, maybe I can offer a few thoughts.

Tomorrow might feel uncertain. Not making plans may leave you anxious or afraid of messing things up. But never forget: in this unpredictable life, every moment carries the potential to start over. There are likely more solutions than you think.

It's easy to say ! Look at people worse off than you and be grateful, but I' ll say this instead: look at different stories. See the struggles, the opportunities, the big picture. Whenever life feels hopeless, try to see things differently. What you observe and perceive might help you come up with new answers.

Many great discoveries and inventions were inspired by seemingly unrelated problems. Those who focus solely on the problem may struggle to find solutions. But those who can look around may stumble upon keys to unlock the locks?or the answers they?re seeking.

So, to my friends wondering : "Ahd, what did you just do? ? Did you try to sell hope, or just talk about yourself ? I'll say, I simply shared what crossed my mind on the road. And now, I've arrived home.

This is where I'll end the post. I encourage you to do a little self-reflection and take a new look at your surroundings. See you in the next post?and I?ll be eagerly waiting to hear your thoughts and stories, too.