Manipulation is one of humanity’s oldest psychological tools. at its core, it’s a way to influence others, often without their awareness. think of a fisherman baiting a hook; the fish doesn’t realize it’s being lured until it’s too late. this subtle control, while sometimes harmless in nature, can b... Read All

A while back, while browsing the web, i stumbled upon a page titled “32 unanswerable questions.” the idea intrigued me. are these questions really unanswerable? i started reading and quickly realized that most of them actually do have answers, at least partial ones. so, for fun, i decided to tackle ... Read All

Ever met people who are effortlessly laid-back, charming, and seem to be the life of every gathering? if you’re not one of them, you’ve probably wondered: what do they have that i don’t? can i develop some of their traits? the good news is, yes. the bad news is, it’s not easy. these people possess ... Read All

In a healthy and fulfilling relationship, you can expect the following qualities:1. mutual respect respect and trust are the cornerstones of any healthy relationship. mocking, disregarding, not taking each other’s words seriously, or ignoring each other’s desires, whether by you or your partner, ar... Read All

When you control everything for a long time, or at least have the illusion that everything is under your control, you imagine a superhuman power for yourself and think that the misfortunes that happen to others won’t happen to you. you believe you can feel any emotion whenever you want and move towa... Read All

We all want to feel special, unique, and destined for greatness. but sometimes, it’s important to face the harsh truth: our actions, or lack thereof, may be holding us back. here’s a wake-up call: if these 14 traits resonate with you, it’s time to rethink your approach to life. 1. obsessively follo... Read All

Do you plan to start working out on monday? quit a bad habit next week? wake up earlier to tackle unfinished tasks after just one more binge-watch session? maybe you’ll open that book right after one last scroll through instagram? you won’t. motivational speakers with their polished smiles, self-h... Read All

Writing, a need that can pause, but never be silenced. after a few months of traveling in turkey and the aftershocks following my return, i gradually regained my former calm. time, patience, and, of course, the need to write all came together again, giving birth to this piece. what i’ve realiz... Read All

After the not-so-successful trip to ankara and the illness that followed, i can slowly say i’m back on my feet. a few days after my return, after a tiring rest, and following a very intense week, an opportunity arose to introduce a few colleagues to iranian food. over the weekend, we went with soner... Read All

After the first dose of the vaccine, wandering around, meeting friends in istanbul, and the nine-day holiday in turkey, there was nothing left to do in istanbul. it was the perfect opportunity to visit dear ankara. planning the trip on a budget was somewhat difficult. almost all hotels and trains we... Read All

July 11, 2021, istanbul apparently, hatred isn’t permanent. after a little over a year since returning to iran and spending two years in turkey, i’m finally starting to like it here. the reasons are obvious: the atmosphere and good colleagues at work, a clear and promising future, the ability to ... Read All

July 5, 2021, tabriz airport it’s been months since i last wrote something like this. not that nothing has happened in my life, there simply wasn’t anything worth sharing. other writings are still in progress and haven’t reached publication yet. i’m grateful to those who sent messages and emails ... Read All