Pastoral Vadi – Learning To Live More Fully

Pastoral Vadi – Learning To Live More Fully

Arriving into Pastoral Vadi, two miles into the hills from Yanıklar, descending the steep, narrow driveway, the ground flattened and opened out in front of me.  I could hear voices, but could not see their source; I could see buildings, grape vines, citrus trees and a...
Slowing Down To Smell The Roses

Slowing Down To Smell The Roses

Life rushes by at the speed of light if you let it.  We’re obsessed with making everything faster, less time consuming and more efficient so that we can cram more in, but does this defeat the purpose?  I have been guilty of this for as long as I can remember and...
Managing Expectations From Bucharest To Istanbul

Managing Expectations From Bucharest To Istanbul

Unfulfilled expectations are the source of much frustration, disappointment and discontent, in fact, I would go as far as to say they are the source of all.  Finding a way, then, of managing expectations – your own, those of your friends, family, colleagues and...
The Power of Focus

The Power of Focus

You’re going about your day, perhaps at work, sat in a public place, or on a train and just get the feeling that someone is watching you.  You’re not sure why and when you look up, sure enough, you lock eyes briefly with the observer, as they look away. ...